Location: Denton, TX

Start Date: 09-29-2025

End Date: 12-29-2025

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour nights); schedule may include weekends and rotating night assignments

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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 patients continuously and perform regular Q4 assessments to catch changes early
• Monitor telemetry and interpret cardiac rhythms to support timely interventions
• Manage and titrate IV drips and cardiac medications safely and according to protocol
• Provide acute and post-operative care for a variety of surgical patients, including trauma and vascular cases
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and carry out individualized care plans
• Document care and communicate changes clearly to providers and families
• Respond to rapid changes in patient condition and escalate when necessary
• Support stepdown and heart & vascular units when floating is required

Qualifications

• Active RN license (eligible to work in Texas or via compact licensure)
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care/PCU or stepdown nursing experience
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Comfortable with telemetry monitoring and IV drip management
• Strong customer service and communication skills—team players thrive here
• Meditech experience and trauma/orthopedic background are a plus
• Ability to work nights and adapt to changing patient needs

Education

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm recognition
• Post-operative and acute surgical patient management
• IV drip and continuous infusion management (heparin, amiodarone, vasopressors, etc.)
• Meditech EMR navigation and documentation best practices
• Patient assessment, vital signs interpretation, and early warning recognition
• Teamwork, clear communication, and adaptability in a fast-paced trauma center

Benefits

• Generous travel perks and local housing assistance to make your stay comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork won’t slow you down
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• A collaborative team culture that values your skills and growth
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great teammates on board

Travel Perks: Explore Denton, TX

Explore Denton’s lively downtown square with local shops, live music venues and great restaurants. Visit the University of North Texas campus and its cultural events, stroll the green spaces and trails nearby, or take a short drive to Lewisville Lake for boating and outdoor fun. Dallas and Fort Worth are an easy weekend escape for museums, sports, and big-city dining when you want a change of pace.

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