Location: McKinney, TX

Start Date: 11-24-2025

End Date: 02-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour nights), every other weekend (no call)

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 hands-on, compassionate care for newborns, including routine assessments and bedside care
• Administer and monitor phototherapy and blood sugar management for Level 2 babies
• Document accurate clinical information in EMRs (Meditech and CPN) to ensure seamless care continuity
• Collaborate with the mother-baby team to support healthy transitions from delivery to nursery
• Educate and coach parents on newborn care, feeding, and safety in a warm, approachable way
• Maintain safe patient ratios and escalate concerns promptly to promote optimal outcomes
• Contribute to unit teamwork and support a positive, family-centered care environment

Qualifications

• Active RN license (eligible to work in Texas)
• Minimum 1 year experience in newborn/newborn nursery or related maternal-child nursing
• Current BLS and NRP certifications (required)
• STABLE/newborn stabilization familiarity (listed as 'Stable')
• Experience with Level 2 newborn care: phototherapy and blood sugar monitoring
• Comfort using Meditech and CPN electronic medical records
• Warm, patient-focused bedside manner — a friendly, 'warm and bubbly' fit for parent education

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong newborn assessment and monitoring skills
• Clinical experience with phototherapy and neonatal glucose management
• Proficient documentation in Meditech and CPN EMR systems
• Ability to work independently on night shifts while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication skills for parent teaching and care handoffs
• Familiarity with typical nursery patient ratios (approximately 1:5-6) and workload management

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment stress-free
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you and your family are taken care of
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you get credentialed smoothly
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program — recommend a friend and both win
• A supportive team that values YOU and your neonatal expertise
• Professional development opportunities to expand your newborn care skills
• Dedicated recruiter support and a simple onboarding experience

Travel Perks: Explore McKinney, TX

McKinney is a charming North Texas town with a lovely historic downtown full of boutique shops, local restaurants and seasonal events. Enjoy outdoor time at Towne Lake Recreation Area or Erwin Park trails, visit the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, and take short drives to Dallas for museums, live music, and big-city dining. Plenty of nearby shopping, parks and weekend day-trip options make this a great base for exploring Collin County and the DFW area.

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