Location: Redding, CA

Start Date: 10-28-2025

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Per diem nights; exact start/end times and specific days not provided in the job posting

Candidate Pay Rate: $39 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

• Coordinate patient admissions, discharges, and transfers with clarity and compassion
• Maintain accurate unit records, charts, and electronic documentation to support clinical teams
• Answer and route phone calls, communicate with families and providers professionally
• Support the care team by managing clerical workflows so clinicians can focus on patients
• Ensure unit supplies and essential paperwork are organized and readily available
• Assist with unit-specific protocols and follow checklist requirements for readiness and compliance

Qualifications

• Unit Secretary experience or strong medical clerical background preferred
• BLS certification required
• DCI/BVP certification required
• License/Certificate verification completed prior to start
• Completion of Prime Core Competencies Exam, Prime Skills Checklist, and Prime Specialty Exam as required
• Must meet employer health requirements (COVID-19 vaccine, MMR, Hep B, Influenza vaccine, TB test or PPD/chest x-ray, Varicella, Tdap)
• Successful completion of background checks, 10-panel drug screen, fit test, and any color-blind testing required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong communication and phone triage skills for a busy hospital night shift
• Comfortable with electronic medical records and unit clerical workflows
• Attention to detail for documentation, charting, and regulatory checklists
• Ability to prioritize and multitask during high-acuity moments
• Customer-service mindset when interacting with patients, families, and clinical staff
• Familiarity with hospital admissions, discharge processes, and transfer logistics

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling so you can balance life and work (yes, weekends off when you want them!)
• Supportive team environment — you’ll be valued, heard, and cheered on
• Licensure and certification verification assistance to help you stay compliant and confident
• Opportunities to build clinical-adjacent skills and expand your resume with meaningful experiences
• Access to workplace-required health screenings and occupational health guidance
• Simple onboarding with clear checklists and readiness testing to set you up for success
• A role that makes a real difference — welcome patients, support clinicians, keep the unit running smoothly
• Referral program possibilities — bring a friend and help grow the team

Travel Perks: Explore Redding, CA

Redding is a great home base for outdoor lovers — explore the iconic Sundial Bridge and Turtle Bay Exploration Park, paddle or fish on the Sacramento River, enjoy nearby Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and its hiking trails and waterfalls, or take a day trip to Shasta Lake for boating and scenic views. Local dining and small-town charm make evenings relaxed and enjoyable between shifts.

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