Registered Nurse - Med-Surgical
Location: Keene, NH
Start Date: 02-16-2026
End Date: 05-18-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: 12-hour day shifts (facility-assigned schedule; 36-hour guarantee). Exact start/end times and weekly days are set by the facility and will be provided at scheduling. Day shift.
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $64 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
- Coordinate total nursing care for assigned patients and prioritize safe, effective care
- Provide patient and family teaching to support recovery and discharge planning
- Collaborate with ancillary staff and the interdisciplinary team to maintain high standards of professional nursing practice
- Document care accurately in Epic and contribute to care coordination
- Float to the Thompson Unit and Kingsbury (custodial) as needed, adapting to different patient ratios and acuity
- Demonstrate leadership at the bedside by mentoring team members and advocating for patient needs
Qualifications
- Active New Hampshire RN license in-hand or Compact RN license (must be uploaded with profile)
- Minimum 2+ years Med-Surgical nursing experience
- Epic EMR experience (required)
- Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications (required)
- Own vehicle and valid driver’s license; permanent address must be included in profile
- One supervisory signed reference from within the past two years
- Completed Skills Checklist — Medical Surgical (current to 1 year) and up-to-date medical/occupational health compliance (proofs uploaded to Trio within 5 days of offer)
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong Med‑Surgical nursing assessment and clinical decision-making
- Proficiency using Epic for documentation and care coordination
- Patient and family education techniques for adult-geriatric population
- Ability to adapt and float between units, including custodial patient care
- Effective communication and teamwork with interdisciplinary staff
- Time management and prioritization in a fast-paced regional referral center
Benefits
- Housing resources and guidance (see housing flyer provided)
- 36-hour guarantee on 12-hour day shifts
- Work with Epic EMR and grow your technical skills
- Supportive team environment at a regional referral center partnered with Dartmouth‑Hitchcock
- Clear compliance and onboarding guidance to get you working quickly
- Opportunity to float and broaden your clinical experience across units
- Traveler-friendly dress code (professional scrubs, traveler provided)
- Meaningful patient care with adult-geriatric population — make a real impact
Travel Perks: Explore Keene, NH
Keene sits in the heart of southwestern New Hampshire — enjoy scenic hikes (Mt. Monadnock is just 14 miles away), strolls across charming covered bridges, and plenty of nearby recreation trails. With Boston and Hartford both about 110 miles away, you’re well positioned for quick city getaways or weekend adventures in New England.
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Med-Surgical? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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