Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; scheduling options: straight nights or 50/50 (mix of days and nights); includes approximately 3 weekend shifts within a 4-week period

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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 nursing for high-acuity ICU patients, ensuring safety and best outcomes
• Manage ventilators and advanced respiratory support with confidence
• Administer and titrate vasopressors and other high-risk infusions while monitoring hemodynamics
• Perform and manage arterial lines, central line care, and chest tube maintenance
• Assist with or manage intubations and rapid sequence intubations when needed
• Document thoroughly and accurately in EPIC to support continuity of care
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and adjust patient care plans
• Serve as a calm, decisive presence during emergencies and high-stress situations

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice or ability to obtain licensure
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience preferred; 1 year of very strong experience may be considered
• Current ACLS certification required
• Demonstrated experience with ventilator management, vasopressors, arterial and central line care
• Comfortable with high-acuity procedures such as intubation and chest tube care
• Experience using EPIC or similar electronic medical record systems
• Outgoing, team-player attitude and flexibility to float to PCU or act as a sitter as needed

Education

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

Knowledge & Skills

• Ventilator management and weaning strategies
• Hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation
• Familiarity with CRRT and IABP care
• Bronchoscopy and chest tube post-procedure care
• Post-op open heart and high-acuity cardiac patient knowledge
• Strong critical thinking, triage, and emergency response skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork in fast-paced environments

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and short-term disability for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to simplify multi-state practice
• Travel reimbursement and relocation coordination for an easy move
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your critical thinking and experience

Travel Perks: Explore Salt Lake City, UT

Explore the outdoor playground of Salt Lake City: hit nearby world-class ski resorts like Park City, Snowbird, Alta, or Brighton for a day on the slopes; hike or mountain bike the many trails in the Wasatch Range; stroll Temple Square and the downtown dining scene; visit Red Butte Garden or the Natural History Museum of Utah. For weekend road trips, scenic drives can take you to stunning national parks such as Zion, Bryce, and Arches within a few hours.

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