Location: Napa, California

Start Date: 02-09-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour nights per week (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), rotating schedule; every-other-weekend coverage required

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $62 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 critical care to CVICU, Neuro, Medical and Surgical ICU patients, delivering calm leadership in high-acuity situations
• Manage ventilators and respiratory support for ventilated patients with precision and safety
• Operate and monitor hemodynamic support devices including IABP and Impella, and provide post-CABG postoperative care
• Perform continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT/Prismaflex) management and troubleshoot therapy needs
• Care for patients with intracranial pressure monitoring and external ventricular drains (EVD), and support post-craniotomy/neurosurgery care
• Assist with chest tube insertion/removal and manage chest tube drainage systems
• Document thoroughly and accurately in Epic to ensure seamless interdisciplinary communication
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (RT, PT, Pharmacy, Rapid Response) to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain infection prevention and isolation precautions while delivering compassionate patient- and family-centered care
• Float between like units and respond to on-call needs as required by the facility

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (Pending licenses are not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU/CVICU/Neuro/Medical-Surgical critical care nursing experience
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIHSS certification required/preferred
• Demonstrated experience with 1:2 patient ratios in high-acuity settings
• Hands-on experience with ventilator management, CRRT (Prismaflex), EVD/ICP monitoring, chest tube care, and hemodynamic devices (IABP, Impella)
• Comfort floating between like units and accepting on-call responsibilities
• Ability to work nights (12-hour shifts) and every-other-weekend coverage
• Epic charting experience preferred

Education

• Active RN licensure required (pending not accepted)
• Nursing education sufficient for RN licensure (diploma/ADN/BSN) — specific degree not specified in posting

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of critical care principles for CVICU and Neuro ICU patients
• Proficiency in ventilator management and respiratory care for complex patients
• Skill with CRRT (Prismaflex) setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Experience managing intracranial pressure monitoring and EVD care
• Familiarity with chest tube management and post-op thoracic care
• Understanding of hemodynamic support devices including IABP and Impella
• Solid infection prevention and isolation precautions practices
• Comfortable with Epic electronic charting and accurate documentation
• Ability to triage, prioritize, and respond to rapid changes in patient condition

Benefits

• Free parking onsite to make your commute easier
• Supportive team that values your critical care expertise
• 12-hour orientation to help you hit the ground running
• Licensure assistance to help with state requirements (pending licenses not accepted)
• Opportunities to upskill with advanced CVICU/Neuro equipment experience
• Flexible scheduling options when available and per unit needs
• Professional development and certification support (ACLS, BLS, NIHSS friendly)
• A culture that prioritizes patient safety and teamwork

Travel Perks: Explore Napa, California

Napa is wine-country fabulous: when you’re off shift explore world-class wineries and tasting rooms, take a scenic hot-air balloon ride over the valley, stroll Oxbow Public Market for great eats, enjoy downtown Napa’s restaurants and riverfront, and hike nearby Skyline Wilderness Park or Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. San Francisco and Sonoma are also easy weekend escapes for museums, dining, and coastal views.

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