Location: Redding, CA

Start Date: 10-28-2025

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights (Per diem) — specific hours vary; night shift (per diem nights)

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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

• Monitor cardiac and physiological telemetry continuously and identify abnormalities quickly
• Alert nursing and provider teams promptly to changes in patient status
• Document rhythm strips, events, and communications accurately and timely
• Operate and troubleshoot telemetry and monitoring equipment to maintain consistent monitoring
• Complete required competency assessments and specialty exams to ensure clinical excellence
• Maintain infection control practices and comply with health screenings and immunization requirements
• Communicate clearly with interdisciplinary team members to support patient safety and flow

Qualifications

• BLS certification (required)
• DCI/BVP certification (required)
• Successful completion of Prime Core Competencies, Prime Skills Checklist, and Prime Specialty Exam (required prior to or during onboarding)
• License/Certificate Verification as part of credentialing
• Must meet health and screening requirements: COVID-19 vaccine, MMR, TB testing (PPD/Chest X-Ray), Hepatitis B, Influenza vaccine, Varicella, Tdap, fit test, and negative drug screening (minimum 10-panel)
• Comfort working night shifts and ability to function well during overnight hours
• Strong attention to detail and ability to respond calmly in urgent situations

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Additional healthcare training, certification, or relevant clinical experience preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in telemetry monitoring and recognition of cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias
• Familiarity with monitor operation, lead placement, and troubleshooting alarms
• Strong clinical observation and critical thinking skills
• Clear, concise communication with clinicians and documentation systems
• Basic infection prevention practices and adherence to workplace health requirements
• Ability to complete competency and specialty examinations successfully

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling so you can pick the nights that work for you
• Supportive clinical team that values your vigilance and voice
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required verifications and exams
• Paid time off options depending on assignment length and policy
• Robust onboarding with competency testing and specialty training
• Access to employee assistance and wellness resources
• Continuing education support to keep your skills sharp
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great teammates aboard

Travel Perks: Explore Redding, CA

Explore the natural beauty around Redding: stroll across the iconic Sundial Bridge and enjoy the botanical gardens at Turtle Bay Exploration Park, kayak or boat at Shasta Lake, hike the trails of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, and take day trips to Lassen Volcanic National Park or Mount Shasta for unforgettable weekend adventures.

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