Location: Dallas, TX

Start Date: 03-02-2026

End Date: 06-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts, primarily Day 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; unit staffs both Day and Night shifts and schedule includes weekends (4 weekend shifts per schedule cycle)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 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, family-centered pediatric nursing care for patients across the medical/surgical pediatric unit
• Perform specialized procedures including respiratory care, central line care, G-tube/NG tube management, drains, and pre/post-op care
• Use Meditech EMR to document care, communicate with the care team, and manage patient plans
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and safe home care practices
• Maintain patient safety and monitor acuity to support appropriate patient ratios (typically 1:4)
• Float to related areas as needed (PICU, NICU, cardiac ICU, pediatric oncology) while maintaining quality care

Qualifications

• Valid Texas RN license (required)
• BLS and PALS certifications (required)
• Minimum 1 year of relevant nursing experience (as listed in the posting)
• Experience with pediatric patient care and comfort with pediatric procedures
• Familiarity with Meditech or similar EMR systems (preferred)
• APHON chemo certification (preferred for oncology shifts)
• Ability to work rotating schedules, including weekends; strong teamwork and communication skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid knowledge of pediatric nursing principles and family-centered care
• Skill in respiratory care, central line maintenance, and tube/drain management
• Competence in pre-op and post-op pediatric care
• Comfort functioning in higher-acuity environments (PICU, NICU, cardiac ICU)
• Proficiency with Meditech EMR documentation and workflows
• Strong assessment, clinical judgment, and patient/family education skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your move easy and comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you and your family are taken care of
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and short-term disability options for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursements and housing coordination handled for you
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Dallas, TX

Enjoy your time in Dallas! When you’re off shift explore the Dallas Arts District and the Perot Museum, relax at Klyde Warren Park or White Rock Lake, and sample local restaurants and live music in Deep Ellum. Sports fans can catch the Mavs or Stars, and weekend road trips to Fort Worth’s Stockyards or Austin’s lively scene are easy drives away. Plenty of green space, museums, shopping, and a thriving food scene make Dallas a fun home base between shifts.

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