Location: Houston, TX

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Open Per Diem, variable shifts including days, nights, and weekends (schedule set by facility based on needs)

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 compassionate, high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU
• Assess, monitor, and document patient status including hemodynamics and ventilator settings
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and perform EKG/ECG-related tasks as required
• Administer medications and IV therapies safely, following hospital protocols
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to implement patient care plans
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Participate in infection control practices and required health screenings

Qualifications

• Active RN license (license verification required)
• ICU nursing experience (clinical comfort with critical care preferred)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Completion of the VHC EKG Exam as part of credentialing
• Current health compliance: COVID-19 vaccine, TB screening, MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza vaccine, Varicella, Tdap, fit test, and drug screen

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong assessment skills for rapid recognition of clinical change in critically ill patients
• EKG/ECG interpretation and comfort with cardiac monitoring
• Familiarity with ventilator management and advanced life support
• Medication administration in critical care settings, including drips and titration
• Excellent communication and teamwork in high-acuity environments
• Accurate electronic charting and documentation practices

Benefits

• Flexible per-diem scheduling so you can pick shifts that fit your life
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Supportive team environment where your voice matters
• Professional development and training opportunities to sharpen your critical care skills
• Travel reimbursement and resources to make your assignment smooth and simple
• Referral program that rewards you for bringing great colleagues along
• Comprehensive onboarding and orientation at the facility so you hit the floor confident
• Access to employee health and compliance support to keep you ready to work

Travel Perks: Explore Houston, TX

Explore Houston’s vibrant Museum District with the Museum of Fine Arts and the Houston Museum of Natural Science, relax or jog in Hermann Park and Buffalo Bayou Park, catch a show in the Theater District, or sample diverse dining in Montrose and Midtown. For day trips, the Space Center Houston and the shops at The Galleria are must-sees, and Galveston’s beaches are about an hour away for a weekend recharge.

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