Location: Plano, TX

Start Date: 05-01-2026

End Date: 07-31-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift (12-hour nights), 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM — rotating schedule; includes 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule; no on-call

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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 specialized, compassionate nursing care to neonates in a Level II-III NICU environment
• Manage advanced respiratory support including ventilators, HFOV, CPAP and NIPPV
• Perform and assist with procedures such as central line care, ostomy management, and post-op neonatal support
• Monitor and respond to complex patient conditions with accurate assessment and timely interventions
• Document patient care thoroughly and efficiently using CPN and Meditech EMR systems
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Mentor and support unit staff to promote teamwork and a high standard of clinical practice

Qualifications

• Active RN (Registered Nurse) credential
• Minimum 1 year NICU nursing experience (Level II-III required)
• BLS and NRP certifications (required)
• Experience with neonatal respiratory support and ventilator management
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced NICU with patient ratios ranging 1:1 to 1:4 (rare)
• EMR experience (CPN and/or Meditech) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of neonatal respiratory therapies: conventional vents, HFOV, CPAP, NIPPV
• Skilled in central line care and other critical neonatal procedures
• Ability to care for micro-preemie and complex neonatal populations
• Proficient documentation and charting in CPN and Meditech
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and support to make your temporary home comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less thing to worry about
• Travel reimbursement and onboarding support to get you started smoothly
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• A supportive team culture that values collaboration, learning, and work-life balance
• Access to continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Referral bonus program to reward you for referring great colleagues

Travel Perks: Explore Plano, TX

Explore Plano and nearby Dallas during your off time: stroll Historic Downtown Plano and enjoy local shops and restaurants, dine and shop at Legacy West and The Shops at Legacy, hike and picnic at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve or Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve, catch live music and nightlife in nearby Deep Ellum or Uptown Dallas, visit the Perot Museum or Dallas Arboretum for a cultural day trip, and take easy weekend escapes across the Dallas-Fort Worth region. DFW International and Love Field make travel convenient for short trips and weekend adventures.

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