Location: Santa Maria, CA

Start Date: 03-16-2026

End Date: 06-15-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts, 8-hour days, Monday–Friday (40 hours/week). Specific clock-in/clock-out times not provided in the posting.

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $48 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

• Provide compassionate, hands-on home health nursing care within the LPN/LVN scope of practice
• Administer medications, treatments, and wound care safely and accurately
• Document patient assessments and interventions thoroughly using Cerner
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and achieve patient-centered goals
• Educate patients and families about care plans, medications, and home safety
• Monitor and report clinical changes promptly to ensure timely interventions
• Maintain BLS certification and follow infection control and safety protocols

Qualifications

• Active LPN/LVN license in the state of California (required)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience (home health or post-acute strongly preferred)
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (required)
• Comfortable with Cerner charting and electronic documentation
• Experience with home health or post-acute care environments
• Able to complete a 12-hour orientation and meet required credentialing to submit

Education

• LPN/LVN diploma or vocational nursing certificate (required)
• BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and basic nursing skills
• Home health care practices and post-acute care knowledge
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic health record system
• Excellent communication and patient/family education abilities
• Time management and ability to work independently in patients’ homes
• Attention to detail for accurate documentation and medication administration

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment support and housing assistance to make your temporary move easy and comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision options so you can stay healthy while you care for others
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials up to date
• Paid orientation hours so you feel confident from day one (12 hours provided)
• Flexible scheduling that respects your life outside of work
• A supportive team environment — you’ll be valued, heard, and appreciated
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great colleagues on board
• Professional development support to grow your clinical skills and charting expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Santa Maria, CA

Explore California’s Central Coast while on assignment: sample Santa Maria-style barbecue and local wines in the Santa Maria Valley, unwind on nearby beaches like Pismo Beach and Morro Bay, hike the dunes at Guadalupe-Nipomo or the trails in Los Padres National Forest, take weekend trips to charming Solvang or scenic San Luis Obispo, and visit Hearst Castle for a memorable day trip. Plenty of coastal drives, farmers’ markets, and winery tasting rooms await when you’re off-shift.

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