Location: Warwick, RI

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 5 - 8 hour shifts, plus call; 40 hours/week (flexible) — exact start/end times and days vary by assignment

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $70 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 emerging from anesthesia and provide vigilant post-anesthesia monitoring
• Administer medications and manage IVs, titrating therapies per protocol
• Closely monitor vital signs and recognize/respond to early signs of complications
• Collaborate with anesthesia, surgical teams, and inpatient units for safe handoffs
• Perform and document timely, accurate PACU assessments and care plans
• Provide compassionate education and discharge instructions to patients and families
• Participate in unit-based competency testing and maintain required certifications
• Respond rapidly to emergencies and contribute to a culture of safety

Qualifications

• Active RN license (state required) with Nursys verification
• PACU experience required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Completion of CNE Skills Checklist and CNE Specialty Competency Exam as part of onboarding
• Current immunizations and health screening per facility policy (COVID-19, MMR, Hep B, Influenza, TB screening, Varicella, Tdap)
• Comfort with call responsibilities and variable shift patterns

Education

• Registered Nurse (associate or bachelor level as required by state licensure)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong postoperative assessment and monitoring skills
• Basic EKG interpretation
• Pharmacology knowledge relevant to post-anesthesia care
• Pain management and airway assessment skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork in fast-paced perioperative settings
• Documentation proficiency and attention to detail
• Core competencies in patient safety and infection control

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU and your perioperative expertise
• Licensure assistance and verification support through Nursys
• Paid time off to recharge and avoid burnout
• Comprehensive onboarding with CNE specialty competency training
• Help with required certifications and exam preparation (Basic EKG, Pharmacology, Core Competencies)
• Travel assignment perks and local resource guidance for contract staff
• Access to a collaborative perioperative environment where patient safety comes first
• Professional development opportunities to expand your PACU skill set

Travel Perks: Explore Warwick, RI

This is a travel contract in Warwick, Rhode Island. Enjoy nearby coastal gems like Oakland Beach and Goddard Memorial State Park for scenic walks, plus Pawtuxet Village with its charming waterfront restaurants. Providence is a short drive away for vibrant arts, dining and WaterFire events. Take weekend trips to Newport to stroll the Cliff Walk and visit historic mansions, or explore Narragansett beaches for surf and sand. Plenty of local shops, fresh seafood spots, and easy access to greater Rhode Island and southern New England adventures.

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