Location: Hermiston, OR

Start Date: 02-24-2026

End Date: 05-26-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Three 12-hour shifts per week (includes every other weekend); Day and Night shifts available/rotating. Exact start and end times not specified in the posting.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $71 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 and monitor adult and pediatric ICU patients, delivering high-quality critical care
• Collaborate with the hospitalist physician and multidisciplinary team to develop and execute care plans
• Perform advanced life support interventions as needed, using ACLS, BLS and PALS skills
• Manage ventilators, hemodynamics and complex medication regimens with clinical confidence
• Document patient status, interventions and outcomes clearly and promptly
• Provide family-centered communication and education during critical moments
• Work independently when necessary in a rural hospital setting while engaging the team for coordinated care

Qualifications

• ICU nursing experience required; comfort caring for both adult and pediatric patients
• Minimum three years of nursing experience (per posting)
• Current ACLS, BLS and PALS certifications (must have)
• Experience with 12-hour shift schedules and the ability to work every other weekend
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a rural, modern facility
• Registered Nurse (RN) role as listed in primary skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical care nursing principles and bedside assessment
• Pediatric and adult acute care experience
• Proficiency with ACLS, BLS and PALS protocols
• Comfort working in a small-team environment alongside hospitalists and other clinicians
• Strong clinical judgment, time management and clear documentation skills

Benefits

• Generous housing and travel support to make your contract comfortable and convenient
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options so you can stay healthy while you help others
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• Continuing education support and access to training to grow your critical care skills
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your judgment and experience
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great clinicians on board
• Help with onboarding and local logistics so you can focus on patient care

Travel Perks: Explore Hermiston, OR

Hermiston sits in scenic Northeast Oregon and makes a great base for outdoor weekends. Enjoy nearby Columbia River recreation for boating and fishing, explore hiking and wildlife in the Blue Mountains and Umatilla National Forest, and soak up small-town community charm with local cafes and dining. Pendleton’s historic and cultural events are a short drive away when you want a change of pace.

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