Location: Coos Bay, OR

Start Date: 02-24-2026

End Date: 05-26-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (varied schedule), 36 hours guaranteed; rotating day/night coverage

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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

• Apply the nursing process within the Oregon RN scope of practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in the Emergency Department
• Provide compassionate patient and family education to promote understanding and support recovery
• Document patient care accurately and timely in the medical record to ensure continuity and quality of care
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive patient care
• Deliver acute care interventions in a fast-paced ED environment, prioritizing patient safety and clinical excellence
• Contribute to a positive team culture by communicating effectively and participating in unit-based problem solving

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Oregon (license does not need to be active at time of submission but candidate must be willing to obtain)
• Recent acute care hospital experience within the past 2 years — required
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience — required
• ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA) and TNCC — required (certifications do not need to be active at submission but candidate must be willing to obtain)
• Strong clinical judgment, ability to triage and manage multiple patients in a high-acuity setting
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency Department and acute care nursing practices
• Nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation
• Patient education techniques and family-centered communication
• Thorough documentation and electronic medical record proficiency
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and care coordination
• Pediatric and adult emergency care principles

Benefits

• On-site Employee Health Nurse Practitioner clinic for employees and their dependents — quick, convenient care when you need it
• Support to obtain required certifications and an Oregon RN license (certs/licenses do not need to be active at submission but you must be willing to obtain them)
• Work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team that values your contributions and helps you grow
• Meaningful clinical experience across pediatrics, obstetrics, oncology, geriatrics and emergency medicine to broaden your skills
• Professional development opportunities and resources to keep your skills sharp
• Flexible 12-hour scheduling that supports work-life balance
• A supportive workplace culture focused on patient-centered care and staff wellbeing

Travel Perks: Explore Coos Bay, OR

Coos Bay is a coastal gem on Oregon’s southern coast — think dramatic shoreline, ocean breezes and plenty of outdoorsy adventures. Explore the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area for sandboarding and scenic drives, hike the coastal trails at Cape Arago State Park and Shore Acres State Park (don’t miss the botanical gardens and ocean views), or stroll the Coos Bay waterfront and local shops. Nearby Bandon offers iconic sea stacks and great seafood, and local spots for fishing, kayaking and birdwatching make weekends easy to fill. If you like small-town charm with big natural beauty, Coos Bay is a delightful base for your travel assignment.

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