Location: Wichita, KS

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, days (exact days per week not specified in posting) - Day

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

• Monitor cardiac telemetry and identify changes in rhythm to keep patients safe
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and on schedule
• Assess patients frequently and document findings clearly in the EMR
• Coordinate with physicians, unit staff and ancillary services to deliver seamless care
• Provide patient and family education to support recovery and discharge planning
• Participate in unit teamwork, supporting colleagues to maintain smooth shift flow
• Assist with common post-operative and procedural care (e.g., joint replacements, gallbladders, hysterectomy follow-up)

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license (ability to obtain Kansas licensure required for travel assignments)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (telemetry experience strongly preferred)
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Familiarity with NIH stroke scale is a plus
• Comfortable with EMR documentation and common telemetry equipment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; outgoing and team-oriented personality fits this unit well

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Proficient EMR charting and documentation
• Medication administration and IV care
• Post-operative nursing care and common med-surg procedures
• Patient assessment, triage and escalation
• Clear communication and teamwork in a fast-paced unit

Benefits

• Generous travel nurse support including help with housing arrangements and local orientation
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options to keep you healthy and smiling
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make state paperwork easier
• Supportive team environment where leadership rounds and staff help one another
• Paid time off policies so you can recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program for bringing great teammates on board
• Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Clinical resources from a larger hospital system while enjoying a community hospital feel
• Meal options nearby and a culture that values work life balance

Travel Perks: Explore Wichita, KS

Wichita offers plenty to do on your time off: explore Botanical Gardens at Botanica Wichita, stroll the scenic Arkansas River and the iconic Keeper of the Plains, visit the Sedgwick County Zoo or the Wichita Art Museum, grab a bite and enjoy Old Town Wichita nightlife, or check out the hands-on exhibits at Exploration Place. If you want a weekend road trip, Kansas City and Oklahoma City are within a few hours drive.

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