Location: Tacoma, WA

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (typical day shift; may extend beyond scheduled hours); Rotating on-call nights and weekends with 24-hour pager coverage — call every 6th night and every 6th weekend. On-call days commonly run 10-12+ hours; weekend clinical days typically 6-8+ hours. Rotating (day with nights and weekends).

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $196 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

• Assist with pre-operative and post-operative patient evaluation and treatment to ensure seamless perioperative care
• Serve as OR first assist during coronary artery bypass, valve surgeries, aortic reconstructions and complex procedures
• Perform and support robotic-assisted thoracic procedures (DaVinci) and VATS when indicated
• Carry and manage on-call pager duties, responding promptly to emergent bedside procedures such as chest tube or arterial line insertions
• Manage ICU and step-down units, rounding daily and coordinating inpatient care plans
• Provide walk-in/urgent clinic visits and clinic wound checks when the primary surgeon is unavailable
• Document thoroughly including discharge summaries and daily progress notes in EPIC
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, RNs and midlevel colleagues to maintain high-volume surgical throughput (6-8 cardiac cases and 9-12 thoracic cases per week)

Qualifications

• Active Nurse Practitioner licensure in Washington, or ability to obtain Washington licensure within the credentialing timeframe
• Experience as an advanced practice provider in cardiothoracic surgery or closely related surgical specialty
• OR first assist experience on CABG, valve surgery and aortic procedures
• Comfort and experience with robotic-assisted thoracic procedures preferred (majority of thoracic cases are robotic)
• Strong ICU and step-down management skills; able to handle emergent bedside procedures
• Proficiency with EPIC or similar electronic medical record systems
• Ability to complete credentialing paperwork promptly (application returned within 10 days of credentialing kickoff) and submit to credentialing processes

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or completion of an accredited NP program; NP national certification and state licensure required

Knowledge & Skills

• Cardiothoracic surgical procedures including CABG, valve repair/replacement, aortic reconstruction
• Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery and VATS techniques
• Endoscopic vein harvest and radial artery harvest procedures
• ICU and step-down patient management, including ventilator and critical care workflows
• Emergent bedside procedures such as chest tube and arterial line placement
• On-call/pager management and prioritization during high-acuity situations
• Excellent perioperative assessment, documentation and discharge planning skills
• Strong teamwork, communication and pre-/post-operative coordination with surgical teams

Benefits

• Flexible travel support and preferred hotel lodging options to make your stay comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Malpractice coverage provided as part of your assignment
• Paid time off so you can recharge between cases and enjoy the Pacific Northwest
• Licensure assistance and credentialing support — fast turnaround expected (credentialing timeframe 90 days; paperwork due within 10 days of kickoff)
• Professional development and collaboration with a high-volume, specialty cardiothoracic team
• An experienced RN and perioperative support team to help you focus on patient care
• A welcoming team culture that values your expertise and career goals

Travel Perks: Explore Tacoma, WA

Explore Tacoma's waterfront and Point Defiance Park with its scenic walking trails, zoo and aquarium. Enjoy the Museum of Glass and the Tacoma Art Museum, sample great dining and breweries in downtown Tacoma and along Ruston Way, and play or walk the scenic Chambers Bay golf course and coastal paths. For quick weekend escapes, Mount Rainier National Park is a stunning day trip for hiking and photography, and Seattle is an easy drive or light rail ride away for additional cultural attractions.

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