Location: Redding, CA

Start Date: 01-17-2026

End Date: 07-17-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts, 12-hour shifts (days); includes weekend coverage and floating between units. Exact start/end times vary by unit/assignment; schedule may include as-needed/per diem day coverage.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $84 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 high-quality critical care to adult ICU patients with compassion and clinical excellence
• Monitor hemodynamics and cardiac rhythms and respond quickly to patient changes
• Administer medications and perform prime pharmacology tasks with accuracy and attention to safety
• Perform rhythm interpretation and escalate concerns to the interdisciplinary team
• Float seamlessly between units and assist where patient needs are highest
• Complete required Prime competency exams, skills checklists, and specialty assessments
• Maintain full compliance with licensing, health screenings, and facility onboarding requirements

Qualifications

• Active RN license verified via Nursys
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• DCI/BVP certification as listed in the job requirements
• ICU / Critical Care experience and comfort working 12-hour day shifts
• Ability to float between units and provide weekend coverage
• Willingness and ability to complete required Prime exams and skills checklists within the onboarding timeline
• Meet all personal health history requirements (vaccines, TB testing, drug screen, fit test, etc.) prior to or shortly after start

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical Care (ICU) clinical knowledge and best practices
• Rhythm interpretation and basic arrhythmia recognition
• Pharmacology competency relevant to ICU medication administration
• Familiarity with Prime Core Competencies, specialty exams, and skills checklists
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and adapt when floating between units
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in high-acuity settings

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling so you can balance life and work
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to keep you moving and licensed
• Supportive team environment that values your critical care skills
• Opportunities for skills development and competency testing
• Paid time for required onboarding and compliance activities
• Assistance with credentialing and compliance profile completion
• Recognition programs and referral incentives for teammates

Travel Perks: Explore Redding, CA

Redding is a gateway to Northern California outdoor adventures — enjoy the iconic Sundial Bridge and Turtle Bay Exploration Park right in town, bike or stroll the scenic Sacramento River Trail, or take short drives to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area for swimming, boating and hiking. Weekend escapes include Lassen Volcanic National Park, majestic Shasta Lake and Shasta Dam, and charming nearby towns with local dining and farmers markets. Plenty of trail options, fishing spots, and photo-worthy nature — perfect for recharging on days off.

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