Location: Nashville, TN

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (includes weekdays and weekends; typically 2 weekends/month; holiday coverage required as listed)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $51 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 expert post-operative cardiac care to immediate post-op cardiac surgery patients with compassion and clinical precision
• Monitor and interpret hemodynamic data using PA catheters and advanced monitoring to guide patient management
• Manage mechanical circulatory support devices including IABP, Impella, CentriMag, ECMO, and HM3 LVAD safely and confidently
• Perform or assist with invasive procedures on unit such as central line insertion, Swan-Ganz placement, and intubation when required
• Document patient care accurately in Meditech and communicate changes clearly during handoff for seamless continuity
• Collaborate with intensivists, surgeons, and the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient plans and outcomes
• Advocate for patient safety and participate in unit initiatives that improve care quality and patient experience

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice
• Minimum 2 years of critical care/CVICU nursing experience
• Certifications required: ACLS and BLS
• Demonstrated experience with PA catheter management and hemodynamic monitoring
• Preferred experience with IABP, Impella, CRRT, ECMO, and LVAD management
• Comfort performing or assisting with central lines, Swan-Ganz placement, and intubations in an ICU setting
• Strong teamwork, excellent clinical judgment, and effective communication skills

Education

• Active RN license (state required for practice)
• Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred but not required (if applicable, bring your experience)

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation
• Mechanical circulatory support device care and troubleshooting (IABP, Impella, CentriMag, HM3 LVAD, ECMO)
• CRRT experience and familiarity with renal support modalities
• Proficiency with Meditech documentation and electronic charting
• Familiarity with Phillips bedside telemetry systems and Alaris IV pump operation
• Skilled in critical care procedures: central venous access, Swan-Ganz insertion, airway management

Benefits

• Comprehensive travel assignment support to help you feel settled from day one
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement options available for travelers
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options to protect you and your family
• Paid time off so you can recharge between contracts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and life insurance options for long-term security
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates on board
• A supportive, high-performing ICU team that values collaboration and professional growth
• Access to ongoing training and specialty skill refreshers for devices like ECMO and LVADs

Travel Perks: Explore Nashville, TN

Nashville is a vibrant destination for music lovers and food fans alike. On your days off, catch live music on Broadway, visit the historic Ryman Auditorium or the Grand Ole Opry, stroll through Centennial Park and see the Parthenon, and sample hot chicken at local eateries. For nature time, take a short drive to Radnor Lake State Park or explore the rolling hills toward the Great Smoky Mountains for weekend hikes. Museums, craft breweries, and a lively arts scene make Nashville a great spot to explore between shifts.

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