Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical
Location: Inglewood, CA
Start Date: 12-22-2025
End Date: 06-21-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Per Diem Nights, night shift (specific start/end times vary by facility; confirm exact hours with scheduler)
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
- Assess patients using the nursing process and develop individualized care plans
- Provide direct patient care and coordinate implementation and evaluation of treatments
- Monitor cardiac status and diagnostic results and communicate changes to physicians promptly
- Deliver patient and family teaching to support recovery and safe discharge
- Maintain standards of care on the Med/Surg/Telemetry unit and supervise support staff as needed
- Document care accurately in the medical record and ensure compliance with facility protocols
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition and urgent situations
Qualifications
- Current and valid state Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 1 year acute care hospital experience
- Current BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)
- Current ACLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)
- Nursys registration
- DCI/BVP certification listed in job requirements
- Meditech EMR experience preferred
- Ability and willingness to float to telemetry and other units of competency
Knowledge & Skills
- Patient assessment and development of care plans in acute care settings
- Direct patient care including medication administration and wound care
- Cardiac monitoring and recognition of dysrhythmias and acute changes
- Patient and family education to promote recovery and safe transitions
- Familiarity with Meditech electronic medical records
- Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and respond in high-acuity situations
Benefits
- Flexible per diem scheduling so you can pick up shifts that fit your life
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Supportive team environment that values your expertise and growth
- Opportunities to float between Med/Surg and Telemetry for variety and skill-building
- Access to required onboarding, competency testing, and specialty training
- Comprehensive onboarding checklist and clear expectations so you hit the floor confident
- Work in a fast-paced acute care setting where your impact is immediate and meaningful
Travel Perks: Explore Inglewood, CA
Inglewood sits minutes from major Los Angeles attractions. Catch a game or concert at SoFi Stadium or The Forum, stroll nearby parks, and enjoy easy access to LAX for weekend getaways. Spend downtime at nearby beaches like Manhattan Beach and Santa Monica, explore cultural spots such as the Getty Center and LACMA, or take a short drive into downtown Los Angeles for restaurants, museums, and nightlife. Plenty of great coffee shops and local eateries mean your off hours can be as relaxing or adventurous as you like.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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