Location: Redding, CA

Start Date: 01-20-2026

End Date: 07-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts, 12-hour shifts, typically 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; schedule includes weekend coverage and per diem availability (days vary), Day shift

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $77 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 and interpret cardiac telemetry to detect changes in patient status
• Perform accurate rhythm interpretation and escalate concerns promptly
• Administer medications safely and follow basic pharmacology protocols
• Float between units as needed to support patient care and staffing needs
• Provide clear, timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
• Deliver compassionate patient and family education related to cardiac care and treatments
• Complete required competency screenings and skills checklists in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Nursys verification required)
• BLS certification required
• DCI/BVP certification required
• Comfortable working 12-hour day shifts and able to work weekends
• Per diem availability for a 26-week assignment
• Willingness and ability to float between units
• Must complete compliance profile within two weeks of start
• Required health and screening items: COVID-19 vaccine, MMR, TB test, Hepatitis B, Tdap, Varicella, influenza vaccine, drug screen, fit test, and other facility health requirements

Education

• Active RN license required
• Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing acceptable (RN required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation
• Basic pharmacology knowledge relevant to telemetry patients
• Strong assessment and clinical observation skills
• Clear written and verbal communication for documentation and handoffs
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable with competency exams and skills checklists

Benefits

• A flexible per diem schedule that lets you balance life and work
• Supportive team environment where your clinical judgment is valued
• Licensure verification and onboarding assistance (Nursys-friendly)
• Opportunities to pick up extra shifts if you want more hours
• Access to clinical resources and ongoing competency testing to keep skills sharp
• Exposure to a variety of units—great for building your telemetry skillset
• Professional support to complete compliance requirements quickly
• A workplace that appreciates weekend heroes like you

Travel Perks: Explore Redding, CA

Redding is a gateway to outdoor adventure. Explore the iconic Sundial Bridge and Turtle Bay Exploration Park along the Sacramento River, hike nearby trails or bike the Sacramento River Trail, and enjoy boating or fishing at Shasta Lake and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Weekend trips to Lassen Volcanic National Park offer volcanic landscapes and alpine lakes, and downtown Redding has cozy restaurants, local breweries, and farmers markets to unwind after a shift.

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