Location: Lynwood, CA

Start Date: 03-03-2025

End Date: 03-03-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Per diem nights (Night shift) — exact start and end times vary by assignment; schedule provided at time of booking

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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 direct, patient-centered care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Monitor cardiac telemetry and promptly communicate significant changes to physicians
• Perform thorough patient assessments and document clinical findings accurately
• Deliver patient and family education to support recovery and safe discharge
• Direct and guide nursing personnel and support staff on the unit to maintain standards of care
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions
• Participate in required competency testing and skills validation to maintain specialty proficiency

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (Nursys verification as required)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• DCI/BVP certification required
• Experience in Telemetry and Medical-Surgical nursing or equivalent competency preferred
• Successful completion of drug screening, immunizations, fit testing and required health screenings
• Willingness to complete Prime Core Competencies Exam, Prime Skills Checklist, and Prime Specialty Exam

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Medical-surgical nursing principles and best practices
• Strong patient assessment and clinical observation skills
• Clear communication with physicians, patients, and interdisciplinary team members
• Patient and family teaching skills
• Ability to prioritize and respond to acute changes in condition
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and documentation standards
• Teamwork, critical thinking, and strong situational awareness

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling so you can balance life and work
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Supportive telemetry team that values collaboration and professional growth
• Opportunities to pick up extra shifts when you want more hours
• Professional development: access to specialty skills checklists and competency exams
• Comprehensive onboarding and orientation to help you succeed quickly
• Travel support and reimbursement for contract-related expenses
• A workplace that prioritizes patient safety and your clinical confidence

Travel Perks: Explore Lynwood, CA

Lynwood places you near the best of Southern California. Take short drives to Long Beach for the Aquarium of the Pacific and the historic Queen Mary, enjoy nearby South Bay beaches like Redondo and Manhattan Beach, or head into Los Angeles for museums, theaters, sports and nightlife. For outdoor escapes, explore the Palos Verdes coastline or catch a ferry to Catalina Island. Anaheim attractions and Disneyland are also within reasonable driving distance for a weekend adventure.

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