Location: State College, PA

Start Date: 03-01-2026

End Date: 06-07-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days (schedule varies; specific days not stated), 06:45 AM - 07:15 PM, 12-hour day shift (may include scheduled on-call assignments)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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

• Triage every patient entering the emergency care system and prioritize care based on clinical and psychosocial needs
• Perform thorough patient assessments and document detailed nursing histories including chief complaint and health status
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care, updating them continuously based on reassessments
• Ensure supplies and equipment are available and in working order to support safe, timely care
• Manage complications and emergencies per Mount Nittany Medical Center policies and ENA standards
• Recognize changes in patient status and direct appropriate interventions to maintain patient safety
• Document patient responses to interventions and coordinate with interdisciplinary team members
• Provide clear, compassionate patient and family education and document understanding of discharge instructions
• Conduct hourly rounding and half-hour waiting room checks when patients are waiting to improve flow and patient experience

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required
• Current BLS (Healthcare Provider) required and renewed every two years
• Current ACLS required and renewed every two years
• Current PALS required and renewed every two years
• Valid NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification required
• Comfortable working to Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) standards
• Strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills and ability to work as a team liaison
• EPIC electronic charting experience preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Triage and patient assessment across the lifespan (neonate through geriatric)
• Care planning and nursing process application
• Nursing documentation and electronic charting (EPIC preferred)
• Emergency care and management of acute complications
• Patient and family education and discharge planning
• Ability to perform hourly rounding and waiting-room patient safety checks
• Familiarity with ENA standards and hospital emergency policies

Benefits

• Travel reimbursement and support to help with a smooth transition during your contract
• Generous housing support options to make your stay comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage choices
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required certifications
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• 401K retirement savings plan options
• Life Insurance for peace of mind
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise and growth

Travel Perks: Explore State College, PA

State College is a lively college town anchored by Penn State University and Mount Nittany. Enjoy scenic hikes on Mount Nittany, explore the Arboretum at Penn State, catch events or a game at Beaver Stadium, browse local markets and craft breweries, or take a relaxing paddle at nearby Bald Eagle State Park. Weekend day-trip options include historic towns, state parks with great trails, and cultural spots in nearby cities — perfect for decompressing after a shift.

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