Location: Saginaw, MI

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating night schedule as assigned (may include weekends), 7:00 PM - 7:15 AM (12-hour nights, 36-hour guarantee)

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

• Assess patients thoroughly and document findings using the nursing process
• Develop individualized, evidence-based plans of care based on assessments
• Implement nursing interventions and ensure accurate clinical documentation
• Evaluate patient response to care and update plans to achieve the best outcomes
• Delegate tasks to unit staff and oversee safe, effective execution of the care plan
• Provide leadership on the unit while working under the Med-Surg Nurse Manager
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient-centered care
• Perform other assigned duties that support unit operations and patient safety

Qualifications

• Active Michigan RN license required (LARA and/or Nursys must show Active Michigan/MI license)
• Current American Heart Association BLS required
• Minimum 2 years of Med-Surg nursing experience
• Med-Surg Observation experience required
• Recent travel nursing experience highly preferred
• Skills checklist current within 1 year (Med-Surg specialty)
• Two supervisory references completed within the last two years

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong patient assessment and clinical judgment
• Care planning and implementation using the nursing process
• Clinical documentation accuracy and timeliness
• Safe delegation and staff oversight
• Experience with general Med-Surg populations including Oncology, Obstetrics observation, Hospice, and Medical & Surgical patients
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity hospital setting
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help you feel at home while on assignment
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage for peace of mind
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Life Insurance to protect what matters most
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between adventures
• Travel reimbursement and support to get you to the assignment
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program for bringing great teammates onboard
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical skills

Travel Perks: Explore Saginaw, MI

Saginaw is a great home base for weekend exploration. Enjoy the Saginaw Riverwalk and local riverfront scenes, check out the Saginaw Art Museum and local history at the Castle Museum, or take a short drive to Frankenmuth for Bavarian dining, shopping, and the famous Bronner's store. Outdoor lovers can explore nearby wildlife refuges and parks, and Bay City and Midland are quick trips for more dining and cultural options. Plenty to do when you are off duty and recharging.

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