Location: Reno, NV

Start Date: 01-17-2026

End Date: 04-17-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour day shifts, includes weekends; exact start/end times not specified (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

• Provide compassionate, high-quality critical care to adult ICU patients during day shifts
• Monitor, interpret, and respond to hemodynamic and ventilatory data to keep patients stable
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately, following ICU protocols
• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary rounds and communicate care plans clearly
• Perform timely, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
• Respond to codes and rapid responses as a confident member of the critical care team
• Complete required competency exams and skills checklists within the mandated timelines

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license verifiable via Nursys (must be current prior to start)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS and NRP as applicable
• ICU or critical care nursing experience preferred; ability to step into a fast-paced ICU
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and weekends as required
• Must meet compliance items: fit test, TB testing, COVID-19 vaccine, MMR, Varicella, Hep B, influenza, Tdap, and drug screen or documented medical/declination records
• Willingness to complete Prime Core Competencies Exam, Prime Skills Checklist, and Prime Specialty Exam

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of critical care monitoring and ventilator management
• Skilled at IV medication administration, titration, and infusion pump management
• Proficient in patient assessment, prioritization, and rapid decision making
• Comfortable responding to codes and managing high-acuity patients
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and handoff skills
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and accurate clinical documentation

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling so you can pick the shifts that fit your life
• Supportive team environment where your critical care skills are valued
• Licensure assistance and verification support (Nursys friendly)
• Opportunities to sharpen your skills with required competency exams and specialty checklists
• Comprehensive onboarding and fast-track compliance to get you working quickly
• Peer mentorship and clinical collaboration in a busy ICU setting
• Paid time for required screenings and onboarding tasks during orientation
• A workplace that respects your schedule and rewards reliability

Travel Perks: Explore Reno, NV

Reno is a fantastic home base for outdoor adventure and city conveniences. Enjoy quick trips to Lake Tahoe for world-class skiing, snowboarding, and hiking; explore the Truckee Riverwalk and local parks for a peaceful break between shifts; discover a lively downtown with casinos, dining, craft breweries, and arts venues; take scenic drives into the Sierra Nevada for hiking, biking, and stunning views; weekend escapes to nearby national forests and historical towns are easy and rewarding.

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