Registered Nurse - Burn/Trauma ICU
Location: Plano, TX
Start Date: 05-01-2026
End Date: 07-31-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour nights). Schedule includes night shifts with a requirement of 2 weekends per pay period; exact weekly rotation varies by staffing.
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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, compassionate critical care for burn, trauma and surgical ICU patients, making every shift count
- Manage complex equipment and therapies safely — ventilators, EVDs and other critical care tech
- Perform specialty procedures and wound care, and participate in massive transfusion protocols (MTP) when needed
- Document care accurately and efficiently in Meditech to support continuity and patient safety
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create and execute individualized care plans
- Support unit staffing and patient assignments while maintaining ICU patient ratio standards (typically 2:1)
- Educate patients and families with clear, empathetic communication during high-stress moments
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Minimum 1 year of ICU nursing experience; Trauma, Burn or Surgical ICU experience is a must
- Familiarity with critical care equipment and ICU protocols
- Meditech EMR experience is a plus
- BSN and CCRN are preferred (candidates with these will be considered first)
- Comfort floating to MSICU, CVICU, Neuro ICU or PCU as needed
Education
- Active RN license required
- BSN preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Trauma, Burn and Surgical ICU clinical expertise
- Proficiency with critical care equipment and monitoring
- Meditech EMR documentation and workflow
- Wound care, EVD management and participation in MTP
- Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making
- Clear, compassionate communication and teamwork
- Ability to work within ICU patient ratios and maintain safety under pressure
Benefits
- Generous housing support and travel reimbursement to help you settle in quickly
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage so you can stay healthy and focused
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Paid time off so you can recharge between intense assignments
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
- A supportive, team-based environment where questions are welcome and collaboration is celebrated
- Referral bonus program — bring a colleague you trust and be rewarded
- Practical onboarding and Meditech EMR support to get you up to speed fast
Travel Perks: Explore Plano, TX
Plano offers a great blend of outdoor and urban activities. Spend downtime exploring Arbor Hills Nature Preserve for trails and scenic views, stroll Historic Downtown Plano for dining and local shops, or visit Legacy West and The Shops at Legacy for great restaurants and nightlife. Nearby attractions include the Frisco entertainment district (The Star and sports venues), the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, and easy weekend trips into Dallas for museums, concerts and cultural events.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Burn/Trauma ICU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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