Location: Hermiston, OR

Start Date: 01-30-2026

End Date: 05-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Three 12-hour day shifts per week (day shift), includes every other weekend; night shift coverage is also listed so schedule may include nights (day and night coverage indicated)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $68 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 to adult and pediatric Med/Surg patients
• Assess, plan and implement individualized patient care and monitor outcomes
• Collaborate closely with the Hospitalist physician and interdisciplinary team to coordinate care
• Administer medications and treatments safely, following protocols and standards
• Document patient status, interventions and progress accurately and timely
• Act independently when needed and escalate concerns to the care team promptly
• Support patient and family education to promote recovery and safe discharge

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license (state licensure required)
• ACLS, BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in Med/Surg
• Experience caring for both adult and pediatric patients
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent clinical judgment
• Comfortable working 12-hour shifts and covering every other weekend

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong Med/Surg clinical knowledge and patient assessment skills
• Proven ability to manage acute and chronic conditions for adults and children
• Skilled in medication administration, IV therapy and documentation
• Effective communication and teamwork with physicians and nursing colleagues
• Critical thinking, prioritization and time management in a fast-paced setting
• Adaptability to a modern, rural hospital environment

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel stay comfortable
• Medical, dental and vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
• Life insurance for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and support for your assignment logistics
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make credentialing easier
• Referral bonus program and a supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Hermiston, OR

Hermiston sits in Northeast Oregon and makes a great home base for outdoor and small town adventures. Enjoy nearby Columbia River recreation for boating and fishing, explore Hat Rock State Park and local hiking trails, visit regional wineries and farm stands, and take short drives to Pendleton for historic downtown charm or to the Tri-Cities area for larger-city dining and entertainment. Local seasonal events and farmer markets give you plenty to explore on your days off.

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