Location: Redding, CA

Start Date: 01-17-2026

End Date: 07-17-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 12-hour day shifts; weekends required; per diem schedule (exact start/end times vary by facility)

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

• Provide compassionate, high-quality emergency nursing care to patients of all ages
• Rapidly assess and prioritize patient needs in a fast-paced ER environment
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the interdisciplinary team to stabilize and treat patients
• Float between units as needed to support patient flow and staffing demands
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient status, treatments, and handoffs
• Complete required compliance tasks and competency assessments within designated timeframes to ensure safe practice

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (California license preferred)
• Experience in Emergency Room nursing or similar acute care setting preferred
• Current PALS, ACLS, and BLS certifications required
• Nursys registration or ability to register/verify via Nursys
• Willingness to work 12-hour day shifts and weekends, float between units
• Ability to complete full compliance profile within two weeks of start date
• Required immunizations and testing per facility policy (COVID-19 vaccine, MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza, TB test, Varicella, Tdap, drug screen, fit test, physical/health statement)

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency Room nursing practices and procedures
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and provide consistent weekend coverage
• Competency in core Prime exams: pharmacology, rhythm interpretation, core competencies, specialty skills
• Clinical certifications: PALS, ACLS, BLS
• Nursys license verification familiarity
• Adaptability to float between units and handle changing patient acuity

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling that lets you balance life and work
• Supportive team environment where your skills are valued and celebrated
• Licensure assistance and help with Nursys verification when needed
• Opportunities to sharpen emergency nursing skills in a high-acuity setting
• Robust orientation and competency support including Prime exam pathways
• Paid compliance and onboarding support to get you started quickly
• Work that makes a real impact every shift — meaningful, hands-on care
• Local travel support and reimbursement for contract travel roles

Travel Perks: Explore Redding, CA

Redding sits amid stunning Northern California scenery — explore the iconic Sundial Bridge and Turtle Bay Exploration Park, spend weekends at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area for hiking, swimming and waterfalls, or take a short drive to Shasta Lake for boating and fishing. Outdoor enthusiasts will love nearby Lassen Volcanic National Park for day trips, and the Sacramento River corridor offers pleasant local dining, parks, and casual weekend adventures.

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