Location: Mount Shasta, CA

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts (one week AM, one week Mid, one week PM). AM shift: 5:30 AM - 5:30 PM; Mid shift: starts between 6:30 AM and 7:30 AM (12 hours); PM shift: starts between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM (12 hours, may incur overtime). Specific weekdays rotate; primarily day shifts.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $79 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 expert post-anesthesia care and safe patient discharge from the OPS unit
• Float between PACU and MedSurg to maintain high-quality care across units
• Assess and monitor patients during post-operative recovery, intervening promptly as needed
• Perform clear, timely documentation in Cerner to ensure continuity of care
• Collaborate with surgical teams, physicians, and ancillary staff to coordinate safe discharges
• Educate patients and families on discharge instructions, medications, and follow-up
• Maintain compliance with policies, infection control, and patient safety protocols
• Support unit staffing needs and step into different roles as part of the float team

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license for California (associate or diploma acceptable)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience (MedSurg and/or PACU experience preferred)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Experience with Cerner charting is required
• Comfort working 12-hour rotating day shifts and floating between units
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills

Education

• Active RN license; BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of post-anesthesia recovery protocols and discharge criteria
• MedSurg assessment skills including post-op complications and vitals monitoring
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic health record and accurate documentation
• Ability to manage pain control, IV medications, and basic post-op orders
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills
• Adaptability to float between units and manage variable patient acuity

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make relocation easy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less thing to worry about
• Paid time off to rest, recharge, and come back energized
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and additional protection for peace of mind
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, get rewarded
• A supportive, collaborative nursing team that values your expertise and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Mount Shasta, CA

Explore the stunning outdoors around Mount Shasta: hike or climb Mount Shasta, stroll and paddle at Lake Siskiyou, visit McCloud Falls, and enjoy scenic trails in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. In winter, find local skiing and snow activities; year-round there are charming local cafes, artisan shops, and easy day trips to nearby scenic destinations like Lassen Volcanic National Park and Castle Crags State Park.

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