Location: Dallas, TX

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 12-hour night shifts — schedule varies with every-other-weekend coverage

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

• Assess and stabilize pediatric patients quickly and compassionately in a fast-paced ER setting
• Perform triage, prioritize care, and coordinate treatment plans with the multidisciplinary team
• Administer medications and IV therapies safely and according to protocols
• Provide family-centered education and clear communication during stressful situations
• Document patient care accurately in Meditech and maintain meticulous clinical records
• Collaborate with physicians, techs, and other nurses to ensure smooth patient flow and handoffs
• Maintain unit-specific policies and adhere to infection control and safety standards

Qualifications

• Active RN license required (temporary licenses are not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience with at least 2 years of Pediatric ER or specialty ER experience
• PALS, ACLS, BLS and TNCC certifications required
• NIH certification required
• Meditech experience preferred
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and cover every-other-weekend as part of the rotation

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong pediatric emergency assessment and stabilization skills
• Proficient with trauma protocols and emergency interventions
• Medication administration and IV/line management expertise
• Excellent clinical documentation skills (Meditech experience a plus)
• Clear, compassionate communication with families and the care team
• Critical thinking and the ability to prioritize under pressure
• Teamwork and adaptability in a busy ER environment

Benefits

• Generous travel perks and local housing support to make your stay comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision options to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can focus on patient care, not paperwork
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and assignment-related support to smooth your transition
• Professional development and training opportunities to grow your Pediatric ER skills
• A supportive team culture that values your experience and well-being
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing talented colleagues onboard

Travel Perks: Explore Dallas, TX

Explore Dallas in your off hours: stroll the Dallas Arts District and catch a museum at the Perot Museum or AT&T Performing Arts Center; relax at Klyde Warren Park or the Dallas Arboretum; enjoy live music and eclectic dining in Deep Ellum and the Bishop Arts District; take scenic walks or paddle at White Rock Lake; visit Reunion Tower for city views; and plan quick weekend trips to the Fort Worth Stockyards or Austin for a change of scenery.

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