Location: Sacramento, CA

Start Date: 01-21-2026

End Date: 04-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (night shift). Every other weekend (EOW) with a minimum of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period; rotating holidays with core staff. Self-scheduling used (manager finalizes); opportunities for overtime and extra shifts.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $74 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 nursing for adult Medical/Surgical ICU patients with complex needs
• Manage ventilators and respiratory support in collaboration with RTs, and troubleshoot ventilator changes
• Read and interpret telemetry and EKG strips to identify arrhythmias and acute changes
• Document patient care accurately and timely in Cerner EMR, including bedside report during shift change
• Collaborate with hospitalists and intensivists during multidisciplinary rounds to optimize patient outcomes
• Support and comfort patients and families during end-of-life care situations with professionalism and empathy
• Participate in unit assignments including occasional charge responsibilities and break relief
• Float to other Sacramento facilities when needed while maintaining patient safety and continuity of care

Qualifications

• Current RN license (must be eligible to work in CA) — license to submit: Yes
• Minimum 2 years of ICU / acute care experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications; NIHSS required
• Strong experience with ventilator management and telemetry/EKG interpretation
• Comfortable with bedside procedures common in ICU (TEE, bronchoscopy) and comfort care patients
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Willingness to work nights, weekends (minimum 4 per 4-week period) and rotate holidays
• Two supervisor references required at submittal (one within 12 months, one within 3 years)
• Successful completion of the Dys exam (basic) through UNA within 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (Relias basic Dys exam within last 12 months accepted if previously taken)

Education

• Active RN license required (state license)
• BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep understanding of critical care patient assessment and management
• Proficiency in ventilator settings, weaning, and troubleshooting
• Telemetry monitoring and accurate EKG strip interpretation
• Familiarity with Cerner charting and electronic documentation workflows
• Ability to prioritize in high-acuity situations and delegate when appropriate
• Comfort with bedside diagnostic/therapeutic procedures (TEE, bronchoscopy) and post-op complications
• Strong communication skills for effective handoffs and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Ability to float occasionally and adapt to other unit workflows

Benefits

• Generous travel support and assistance getting you settled in quickly
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Professional development and training — keep sharpening those ICU skills
• A supportive multidisciplinary team that values collaboration and your input
• Flexible self-scheduling with opportunities for extra shifts if you want them
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great colleagues

Travel Perks: Explore Sacramento, CA

Explore Sacramento’s vibrant farm-to-fork dining scene and Midtown nightlife when you’re off shift. Take a stroll through Old Sacramento and the California State Railroad Museum, ride or run along the American River Parkway, or catch a show at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center. Weekend escapes: drive to Napa/Sonoma wine country in about 1.5–2 hours or enjoy winter sports and alpine scenery at Lake Tahoe (~2 hours). Plenty of parks, farmers markets, and cultural spots make for great downtime between shifts.

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