Location: Austin, TX

Start Date: 12-01-2026

End Date: 03-02-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, rotating weekends (every other)

Hours per Week: 40

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

• Coordinate and lead bedside case management to ensure safe, timely patient transitions
• Develop and execute discharge plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the care team
• Document thoroughly and accurately in Meditech/Midas to keep the care continuum moving
• Serve as a key communicator with physicians, social workers, and post-acute partners
• Manage throughput and patient flow to optimize unit performance and patient experience
• Have compassionate but clear conversations with patients and families about plans of care
• Advocate for patients’ post-acute needs and ensure appropriate placement and resources

Qualifications

• Current RN (Registered Nurse) credential—ready to practice in the assignment location
• Minimum 1 year of bedside case management experience (required)
• Experience with Meditech or HCA (must-have per role)
• Knowledge of post-acute care settings and discharge planning
• Comfortable with rotating weekend coverage (every other weekend)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead difficult conversations with empathy

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient with EMR systems, specifically Meditech and Midas
• Expertise in discharge planning and coordination of post-acute services
• Throughput management to keep patients moving safely and efficiently
• Bedside case management skills with patient-centered focus
• Collaborative team skills—work well with physicians, social workers, and ancillary staff
• Strong documentation practices and clinical decision-making

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment perks to help you focus on care, not logistics
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings options to plan for the future
• Life insurance and protection for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to simplify renewals
• Travel reimbursement and support for on-assignment needs
• Referral bonus program—bring a great teammate and get rewarded
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your voice and expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Austin, TX

Live music, tacos, and outdoor adventures await in Austin. Explore Zilker Park and Barton Springs for a refreshing dip, paddle or bike along Lady Bird Lake, and stroll South Congress for unique shops, food trucks and iconic photo spots. Dive into local culture at the Bullock Texas State History Museum or catch a live show on Sixth Street. Venture a bit further for Hill Country wine tasting, scenic drives, and weekend trips to nearby San Antonio or Fredericksburg.

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