Location: Silverdale, WA

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 04-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 12-hour nights 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; rotating nights with every-other-weekend requirement and holiday coverage (NOC)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $65 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 and monitor patients in the PCU/stepdown setting, providing expert telemetry and cardiac monitoring
• Administer medications and IV therapy safely, including titratable drips such as nitroglycerin, heparin, amiodarone, and milrinone
• Respond rapidly as part of the Rapid Response Team to stabilize patients and support the team
• Perform and interpret telemetry strips and collaborate with remote tele-monitor techs for patient safety
• Document clear, timely notes in EPIC to support continuity of care and interdisciplinary communication
• Provide compassionate pre- and post-procedural care for cardiac cath, pacemaker, ablation, and other interventions
• Float to adjacent PCU floors as needed while maintaining high standards of care and teamwork
• Support unit workflow alongside CNAs, IV team, respiratory therapy, and in-house pharmacy to optimize patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Washington State or a Compact Nurse Licensure Compact license
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care or PCU/stepdown nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA); NIHSS required
• Comfort with telemetry monitoring and experience reading strips
• Skilled in IV therapy, medication administration, and managing common drips
• Ability to float to other PCU units and adapt to a busy, high-turnover environment
• Successful completion of unit-specific orientation including 12 hours on-unit with a preceptor and EPIC training as needed

Education

• Active RN license (required)
• BSN preferred but not required; ADN or diploma nurses are welcome to apply

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry and cardiac monitoring expertise
• IV therapy and infusion/drip management
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record for charting and handoffs
• Rapid assessment and critical thinking for CVA/TIA, STEMI/NSTEMI, ACS, CHF, respiratory failure, DKA, and other acute conditions
• Familiarity with peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) care is a plus
• Strong teamwork and communication within multidisciplinary teams (RT, pharmacy, IV team, CNAs)
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, high patient turnover setting

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make relocation smooth and stress-free
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current and your mind at ease
• Paid time off so you can recharge after those intense 12-hour nights
• Access to continuing education and clinical development opportunities to grow your career
• A supportive team environment that welcomes travelers as integral members of the unit
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing talented colleagues onboard
• On-unit resources like IV and tele-monitor teams plus 24/7 RT and pharmacy support for safer, smoother shifts

Travel Perks: Explore Silverdale, WA

Explore the best of the Kitsap Peninsula while on assignment. Silverdale offers easy access to waterfront walks and marinas, local breweries and seafood restaurants, and charming nearby Poulsbo with its Scandinavian shops and waterfront eateries. Outdoor lovers can enjoy kayaking, beachcombing, and nearby hiking trails with scenic views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. Weekend day trips include a short ferry ride to Bainbridge Island or Seattle for museums, dining, and city adventures.

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