Location: Dallas, TX

Start Date: 01-13-2026

End Date: 04-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights including weekends, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM NOC

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 high quality, patient-centered nursing care on the Progressive Care Unit using sound clinical judgment
• Closely monitor and interpret cardiac/telemetry data and intervene promptly when changes occur
• Administer medications and treatments safely and document care thoroughly in Meditech
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers and the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain clear, compassionate communication with patients and families to educate and support during recovery
• Follow unit policies and uphold best practices for patient safety and infection control
• Float to other PCU areas and telemetry as needed to support unit staffing and continuity of care

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license for Texas or compact RN privileges as applicable
• Minimum 1 year of recent PCU or telemetry nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Experience with Meditech or similar EMR preferred
• Comfort managing a typical patient ratio of about 4 to 1
• Strong teamwork, communication and critical thinking skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid knowledge of progressive care and telemetry monitoring principles
• Proficiency with Meditech or comparable electronic medical records
• Skill in cardiac rhythm interpretation and ACLS interventions
• Medication administration and IV therapy competency
• Ability to prioritize, triage and respond to rapid patient changes
• Collaborative, patient-focused communication and documentation skills

Benefits

• Generous travel support and housing assistance to make your stay comfortable and stress free
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less thing to worry about
• Robust onboarding and unit orientation to get you confident and clinical quickly
• Paid time off options to help you recharge between assignments
• Access to professional development and continuing education opportunities
• A referral program to reward you for bringing great teammates on board
• A collaborative team culture where your voice and skills are valued

Travel Perks: Explore Dallas, TX

Dallas is a vibrant base for a travel assignment. Explore the Dallas Arts District and Perot Museum on your days off, relax at Klyde Warren Park or stroll the Bishop Arts District for coffee, boutiques and great dining. Catch live music and murals in Deep Ellum, enjoy scenic time at White Rock Lake, or visit the Dallas Arboretum for seasonal blooms. Reunion Tower gives great city views and the historic Fort Worth Stockyards are a short drive away for a classic Texas weekend. Plenty of day trip options include Austin, Oklahoma City or the beaches of Galveston when you want a longer escape.

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