Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Location: Dallas, TX
Start Date: 01-27-2026
End Date: 04-28-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating night shifts (includes weekends) — 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; schedule includes 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (12-hour night shifts)
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $42 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 nursing care on a telemetry med-surg unit for a 36-bed floor
- Monitor cardiac telemetry and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
- Administer and manage non-titratable drips safely and accurately
- Document patient care thoroughly and efficiently using Meditech EMR
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and update patient care plans
- Maintain patient ratios of approximately 1:4–1:6 while ensuring safe, individualized care
- Support unit flow and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers
Qualifications
- Active RN license (eligible to practice in Texas)
- Minimum 1 year recent experience in Med-Surg and/or telemetry nursing
- Current BLS certification (required)
- Comfortable with telemetry monitoring and managing non-titratable drips
- Experience using Meditech or similar EMR is preferred
- Strong time management and teamwork skills; able to work across acute care areas
Knowledge & Skills
- Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
- Med-Surg clinical assessment and interventions
- Familiarity with non-titratable IV drips and safe medication administration
- Proficient documentation in Meditech EMR
- Effective time management and prioritization
- Clear communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to work nights and cover weekend rotations
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
- Life insurance and additional voluntary benefits for peace of mind
- Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to simplify practicing in Texas
- Travel reimbursement and streamlined travel logistics for your convenience
- Referral bonus program — share the love and earn rewards
- A supportive team that values YOU and prioritizes work-life balance
Travel Perks: Explore Dallas, TX
Explore Dallas while on assignment: stroll through Klyde Warren Park and the Dallas Arts District, enjoy eclectic dining and live music in Deep Ellum and Bishop Arts District, take a scenic walk or paddle at White Rock Lake, visit the Perot Museum and the Dallas Museum of Art, catch a game or concert at the American Airlines Center, and plan easy weekend trips to Fort Worth for its Stockyards and museums. Plenty of parks, cultural attractions, and great BBQ make Dallas a fun place to live and work.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Med Surg? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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