Location: Austin, Texas

Start Date: 12-01-2026

End Date: 03-02-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (night shift), rotating weekends

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 skilled emergency nursing care for a diverse patient population, from minor illnesses to multi-trauma cases
• Triage and assess patients quickly and accurately to prioritize care
• Perform life-saving interventions including resuscitation, airway support and central line management
• Collaborate with physicians, paramedics and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate rapid, effective treatment
• Use MEDITECH to document care, track orders and ensure continuity of treatment
• Support behavioral health patients with de-escalation techniques and safe management
• Operate and troubleshoot emergency equipment such as Alaris pumps, rapid infusers and Stryker stretchers
• Mentor and communicate clearly with colleagues to maintain safe patient ratios and smooth handoffs

Qualifications

• Current RN license (able to practice in Texas preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience (emergency experience strongly preferred)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (required)
• ENPC, TNCC and NIHSS certifications (required)
• Trauma and central line experience is a strong plus
• Experience with MEDITECH or similar EMR preferred
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and rotate weekends
• CPI or behavioral health experience desirable for de-escalation scenarios

Education

• Active Registered Nurse license; BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency nursing and trauma care
• Airway management and resuscitation skills
• EKG interpretation and cardiac monitoring
• Central line care and rapid infuser familiarity
• Behavioral health de-escalation techniques
• Proficient use of MEDITECH or similar electronic medical records
• Strong multitasking, communication and teamwork abilities
• Calm decision-making in high-pressure, fast-paced settings

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your assignment comfy
• Medical, dental and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to simplify multi-state requirements
• Paid time off so you can actually recharge between shifts
• Professional development and training opportunities to grow your skills
• A supportive team culture that values collaboration and work-life balance
• Referral bonus program for sharing great teammates
• Access to employee wellness resources and peer support

Travel Perks: Explore Austin, Texas

Austin is a lively, music-filled city with tons to explore on your off days. Catch live bands on Sixth Street or the quieter venues on South Congress, soak up sun and paddleboard on Lady Bird Lake, hike and picnic at Zilker Park, watch the bats at Congress Avenue Bridge at dusk, and sample world-class barbecue and food trucks. Weekend escapes into the Texas Hill Country offer wineries, scenic drives and charming small towns for a quick recharge.

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