Location: Houston, TX

Start Date: 11-17-2025

End Date: 02-16-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (overnight); includes weekend coverage with a minimum of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule

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

• Assess and monitor neonates using evidence-based neonatal assessment techniques to ensure optimal outcomes
• Manage IV lines and medication administration safely and accurately for fragile infants
• Provide and titrate respiratory support, including ventilator and non-invasive modalities, to meet each infant’s needs
• Perform family-centered care and communicate clearly with parents to support bonding and satisfaction
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and execute individualized care plans
• Accurately document patient care in the EMR (Meditech & CPN) to maintain continuity and compliance
• Perform or assist with unit procedures as indicated (e.g., central line management, lumbar puncture support, circumcision and eye exams)

Qualifications

• Active RN license (must be eligible to work in Texas for this travel assignment)
• NRP and BLS certifications (required)
• Minimum two years of NICU experience (must-have per unit profile)
• Demonstrated competency in infant assessment, IV management and respiratory support management
• Familiarity with Meditech and CPN charting systems
• Comfort working nights and a flexible approach to weekend scheduling

Education

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong neonatal assessment and stabilization skills
• Proficiency in IV/central line care and neonatal medication administration
• Experience with respiratory support management for neonates
• Knowledge of NICU equipment and monitoring systems
• Experience working in Level 3/4 NICU environments preferred
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and family‑centered care orientation

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you feel at home while on assignment
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and life insurance options for long‑term peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between meaningful shifts
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to make cross‑state practice easier
• Travel reimbursement and support for travel logistics — we handle the details so you can focus on patients
• Referral bonus program — share the love and get rewarded when your colleagues join
• A supportive team that values YOU, top-notch unit leadership, and a collaborative NICU culture

Travel Perks: Explore Houston, TX

Explore Houston’s vibrant Museum District (Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Museum of Natural Science), stroll or bike along Buffalo Bayou Park, and enjoy family‑friendly Hermann Park and the Houston Zoo. Foodies will love the diverse dining scene from Texas BBQ to international cuisine in the Heights and Montrose. For a beach day, Galveston is an easy drive for sand and seafood, and Space Center Houston is great for a weekend outing. Plenty of parks, live music venues, and cultural events make Houston a fun and welcoming home base between shifts.

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