Location: Overland Park, KS

Start Date: 05-01-2026

End Date: 07-31-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM NOC; 3 shifts per week (schedule varies; includes at least every 3rd weekend)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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

• Monitor cardiac telemetry and interpret EKG changes to keep patients safe
• Administer medications and manage Alaris infusion pumps and Pyxis medication systems accurately
• Document patient care thoroughly in Meditech-EBCD, maintaining high compliance and quality
• Collaborate with cardiology, cath lab, and stroke teams to coordinate patient-focused care
• Perform and support basic med tele procedures and respond to changes in patient condition
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, procedures, and recovery plans with empathy
• Support unit quality and safety initiatives including central line/foley care and HAI prevention

Qualifications

• Active RN license (compact license accepted as applicable for travel assignments)
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience (telemetry or cardiac experience preferred)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• NIH Stroke Scale certification (NIH cert) required
• Familiarity with Meditech documentation and telemetry monitoring
• Comfortable using Alaris pumps, Pyxis, and basic EKG interpretation
• Team-oriented attitude, strong communication skills, and commitment to patient-centered care

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and basic dysrhythmia recognition
• Cardiac nursing principles and post-cath/cardiac procedure care
• Meditech-EBCD clinical documentation best practices
• Experience with Alaris infusion pumps and Pyxis medication systems
• Strong infection prevention practices (central line, foley, C. diff awareness)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced PCU/CCU environment with 4-5:1 patient ratios

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your move easy and stress-free
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• 401K retirement savings options to help you plan for the future
• Referral bonus program—bring a friend and celebrate together
• Travel reimbursement and onboarding support to get you set up quickly
• A supportive, team-oriented unit that values compassion, safety, and collaboration

Travel Perks: Explore Overland Park, KS

Explore Overland Park's green side at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and enjoy family-friendly fun at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead. Savor local dining and craft beer, then take a short drive into Kansas City for world-famous BBQ, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Power & Light nightlife, and Chiefs games at Arrowhead Stadium. Plenty of parks, shopping, and weekend getaway options make this a great hub for work and play.

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