Location: Wilmington, NC

Start Date: 03-16-2026

End Date: 06-15-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM), variable nights (typically 3 nights/week), every other weekend required — 36 hours/week

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 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

• Deliver compassionate, high-acuity nursing care to adults in the ED holding area and step-down/PCU patients
• Monitor and interpret telemetry and remote cardiac monitoring to rapidly identify changes in patient status
• Manage dysrhythmias and initiate appropriate interventions, collaborating with Rapid Response and Code teams
• Provide specialized care including tracheostomy management, chest tube care, HFNC/BiPAP support, and ABG interpretation
• Perform IV therapy skills: phlebotomy, PICC care, peripheral line management, and blood product administration
• Support patient transitions by floating to ED and MedSurg areas as needed while maintaining clear SBAR communication
• Document thoroughly in Epic and manage medication workflows using Pyxis and established unit systems
• Contribute to a safe, efficient unit by participating in storm/hurricane team duties and mandatory unit scheduling requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical RN experience (MS/Telemetry, ED holding, or PCU experience preferred)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (required)
• Must be able to pass EKG testing prior to start for this specialty
• Comfortable with high-acuity adult patients and rapid turnover in an ED inpatient holding environment
• Willingness to work night shifts, every-other-weekend schedule, and participate in disaster/storm team assignments
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• Travel/contract documentation as required for assignment (13-week contracts available)

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation (on-unit and remote)
• Recognition and management of cardiac dysrhythmias
• Experience with Rapid Response/Code team activation and workflow
• Tracheostomy care, non-invasive airway management, and oxygen delivery modalities (NC, masks, HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP)
• Chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur-evac) and post-procedure care
• IV therapy skills: starting IVs, accessing ports, central line blood draws, PICC care, phlebotomy
• Feeding tube and colostomy care, blood product administration, heparin and insulin protocols
• Familiarity with Epic, Pyxis, SBAR, and standard hospital monitoring equipment

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings options to plan for your future
• Professional development assistance — continuing education and certifications encouraged
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make credentialing easier
• Paid time off so you can recharge and avoid burnout
• Travel reimbursement and help with placement logistics for contract staff
• A supportive team culture that values your skills and wellbeing
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates aboard

Travel Perks: Explore Wilmington, NC

Wilmington is a coastal gem — spend your downtime strolling the historic Riverwalk, touring the USS North Carolina battleship, or catching sunsets at Wrightsville Beach. Explore nearby Carolina Beach State Park for hiking and birdwatching, visit Airlie Gardens for beautiful landscapes, enjoy local seafood and breweries downtown, or take day trips to Oak Island and Bald Head Island by ferry. Plenty of weekend adventures, waterfront dining, and cultural events make this a great place to live while on assignment.

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