Location: Redding, CA

Start Date: 10-28-2025

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Per diem, Day shifts (specific start/end times vary by assignment)

Candidate Pay Rate: $35 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls and provide prompt patient care
• Deliver Basic Life Support (BLS) interventions and follow DCI/BVP protocols
• Assess patients, perform vital signs and initial evaluations, and document findings accurately
• Safely prepare and transport patients while maintaining patient comfort and dignity
• Maintain and check equipment, supplies, and vehicle readiness between calls
• Complete required competency exams, skills checklists, and specialty testing
• Communicate clearly with dispatch, clinical staff, and receiving facilities to ensure continuity of care

Qualifications

• Valid EMT license with demonstration of License/Certificate Verification (required)
• Current BLS certification (required)
• DCI/BVP certification (required)
• Ability to pass Prime Core Competencies Exam, Prime Skills Checklist, and Prime Specialty Exam
• Ability to complete required health screenings: COVID-19 vaccine, MMR, TB test, Tdap, Varicella, Hepatitis B, influenza, and a minimum 10-panel drug screen
• Fit test and color-blind test as part of onboarding
• Reliable transportation and ability to work per diem day shifts

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong patient assessment and basic emergency care skills
• Proficiency in Basic Life Support procedures and airway management basics
• Clear, calm communication under pressure with patients and care teams
• Accurate clinical documentation and charting skills
• Familiarity with infection control practices and safety protocols
• Team-oriented attitude and ability to collaborate with clinical staff

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling so you can work when it fits your life — more control, less hassle
• Travel reimbursement and support for contract assignments — we help you get where you need to be
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current and stress-free
• Supportive team culture that values your contributions and professional growth
• Opportunities to sharpen your skills with competency exams and specialty checklists
• Access to onboarding and resources to help you hit the ground running
• Paid time for required health screenings and onboarding checks
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great teammates aboard

Travel Perks: Explore Redding, CA

Explore Redding’s gems on your days off: stroll the iconic Sundial Bridge and Turtle Bay Exploration Park along the Sacramento River Trail, hit the trails or swim at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, take a scenic drive to Shasta Dam and Shasta Lake for boating and fishing, or plan a weekend trip to Lassen Volcanic National Park or Mount Shasta. Local breweries, cozy cafes, and farmers markets round out a fun and adventurous downtime.

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