Location: Plainview, TX

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night (rotating) — 3x12-hour nights per week, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; includes weekend coverage (approximately 6 weekends per 6-week cycle / every-other-weekend rotation)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $62 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

• Provide high-quality critical care for adult and geriatric patients in a short-term acute care MICU
• Independently manage a low-acuity ICU as the sole staffed RN when needed and act as charge nurse on floating assignments
• Assess, monitor and manage ventilated patients including ventilator adjustments and suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Initiate and maintain IV access, manage PICC/central/arterial lines and administer blood products safely
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips to maintain hemodynamic stability
• Administer and monitor continuous IV sedation and paralytics with vigilant assessment
• Recognize and manage dysrhythmias and participate in emergency cardiac responses
• Document thoroughly in Epic and collaborate closely with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, PT and radiology for coordinated care
• Support infection prevention practices, isolation precautions and wound/VAC care

Qualifications

• Active RN license (ability to hold or obtain Texas licensure; compact license status welcomed if applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care/ICU nursing experience — 1st-timers with the right skills are welcome
• Current ACLS and PALS required; BLS required
• Comfortable and experienced with Epic charting (required)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and serve in a charge capacity over low-acuity units
• Experience with ventilator management, arterial/central line care, and titration of vasoactive drips
• Preferred: IV therapy skills, PICC management, and prior charge nurse experience

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN preferred)
• Active RN license (TX or compact) and required certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS)

Knowledge & Skills

• Ventilator management and care of the ventilated patient
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), BiPAP and CPAP familiarity
• Arterial line, central line and PICC line management
• Starting and maintaining IVs, blood product administration, and IV insulin protocols
• ABG interpretation and titration of vasoactive/cardiac drips
• Continuous IV sedation and neuromuscular blockade monitoring
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management, emergency response skills
• Chest tube assistance, wound vac care, infection prevention and isolation precautions
• Proficiency with Epic electronic charting and interdisciplinary communication

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to keep your adventures comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you and your family are cared for
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you build long-term security
• Paid Time Off to recharge after those intense shifts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make credentialing easier
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, share the win
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and independence
• 40-hour orientation to set you up for success in the unit
• Free parking on campus — no meter feeding required

Travel Perks: Explore Plainview, TX

This is a travel assignment in Plainview, TX — enjoy small-town charm with easy access to nearby regional hubs. Explore local parks, community events and local dining; take a short drive to Lubbock for museums, live music, art and a wider restaurant scene. For outdoor day trips, drive to scenic areas like Palo Duro Canyon and other state parks within a couple hours for hiking, sightseeing and weekend adventures.

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