Location: State College, PA

Start Date: 03-15-2026

End Date: 06-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3 nights/week (12-hour shifts), 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, every other weekend, Night

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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 childbearing women (adolescence to middle adulthood) and newborns to identify needs and risks
• Perform neonatal initial assessment and stabilization, including emergency response when required
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing plans of care focused on positive outcomes
• Provide compassionate patient and family teaching to promote safe newborn care and maternal recovery
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate seamless perinatal care
• Support and mentor current staff during the EHR transition from Meditech to Epic
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EHR and communicate professionally with the care team
• Promote family-centered care and facilitate bonding between parents and newborns

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania RN licensure (required)
• Completion of an accredited registered nurse program
• Current BLS (Healthcare Provider) — renew every two years
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification — renew every two years
• ACLS certification per American Heart Association — renew every two years
• Hands-on experience in EPIC required and willingness to support staff through the Meditech → Epic go-live
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and work calmly under pressure

Education

• Completion of an accredited registered nurse program (Associate or Bachelor’s in Nursing acceptable)

Knowledge & Skills

• Assessment of childbearing women and family-centered care
• Neonatal assessment, stabilization and newborn care
• Development and evaluation of nursing care plans
• Patient and family education with strong teaching skills
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork
• Clinical documentation and EHR proficiency (EPIC required; Meditech experience helpful)
• Strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication; tact and sensitivity with patients and families

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable short-term housing options to make your stay easy
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and support for your trip to State College
• A supportive team that values YOU — strong mentorship on nights
• Opportunities for professional development and training (including EHR support experience)
• Life insurance and other voluntary benefits to protect what matters

Travel Perks: Explore State College, PA

Nestled in the heart of Happy Valley, State College offers classic college-town energy and access to outdoor adventures. Explore the Penn State University campus and the Palmer Museum of Art, hike Mount Nittany for stunning views, picnic at the Penn State Arboretum, or paddle and fish at nearby Bald Eagle State Park. Enjoy local coffee shops, farm-to-table restaurants, breweries, seasonal farmers markets, and easy weekend drives to Rothrock State Forest for more trails and scenic overlooks.

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