Location: McKinney, TX

Start Date: 11-24-2025

End Date: 02-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, includes every other weekend (Night shift)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 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, evidence-based nursing care for newborns, including routine and Level 2 care
• Manage phototherapy and blood glucose monitoring for infants requiring specialized treatment
• Perform thorough newborn assessments and monitor clinical status to identify changes early
• Chart accurately and efficiently using Meditech and CPN to ensure seamless communication
• Collaborate with mothers and the multidisciplinary team to support safe transitions and family education
• Maintain safe patient ratios and prioritize infection control and infant safety
• Escalate concerns promptly and participate in bedside handoffs to ensure continuity of care
• Help create a warm, welcoming environment for families during their newborn's stay

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse licensure (compact or Texas RN license as required)
• Minimum 1 year of relevant newborn or mother-baby nursing experience
• Current BLS certification required
• NRP certification required
• Comfortable caring for stable Level 2 newborns (phototherapy, blood sugar monitoring)
• Experience with Meditech and CPN strongly preferred
• Warm, patient-centered approach with strong communication and teamwork skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in newborn assessment, thermoregulation, and feeding support
• Experience managing phototherapy and neonatal blood glucose monitoring
• Familiarity with Meditech electronic charting and CPN workflows
• Ability to work effectively in 1:5-6 patient ratios while maintaining quality care
• Strong family education and bedside coaching skills
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and escalate clinical concerns appropriately

Benefits

• Generous housing support options to make your travel stay comfy and convenient
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current and stress-free
• Travel reimbursement and onboarding support to make the move smooth
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Continuing education support so you can grow your neonatal skills
• A supportive, warm team that values family-centered care and your wellbeing
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great teammates along

Travel Perks: Explore McKinney, TX

McKinney is a charming, historic town with a delightful downtown square full of boutiques, coffee shops, and local restaurants to explore after your shift. Enjoy the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary for a nature break or stroll the scenic trails at Erwin Park. If you want water time, Lake Lavon offers fishing, boating, and weekend relaxing. Downtown McKinney also hosts farmers markets, seasonal events, and a lively food and brewery scene. Plus, Dallas is a short drive away for arts, dining, and big-city weekend adventures.

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