Location: Plano, TX

Start Date: 10-27-2025

End Date: 01-26-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour day shift, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, days of week to be confirmed (typical CVICU schedules may be rotating; confirm exact days with recruiter)

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

• Provide compassionate, high-quality bedside nursing care to adult cardiac and post-op patients in the CVICU
• Monitor and interpret hemodynamic data, titrate medications, and manage advanced cardiac support safely
• Perform in-depth assessments and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary team members to develop and execute care plans
• Administer medications and blood products accurately, following hospital protocols
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans, recovery expectations, and discharge needs
• Document patient care and interventions thoroughly in the electronic health record

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — Texas license or compact privilege recommended
• Minimum 1 year of recent CVICU or critical care nursing experience (as listed in the job data)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage post-operative cardiac patients and advanced monitoring devices
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation
• Post-operative cardiac care and management of mechanical circulatory support
• Ventilator basics and collaboration with respiratory therapy
• Medication titration for vasoactive infusions and analgesia/sedation management
• Proficient documentation in electronic health records and accurate charting
• Prioritization, triage, and rapid decision-making in high-acuity environments

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you get started quickly
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between shifts
• A supportive team that values your expertise and growth
• Continuing education and training opportunities to keep your skills sharp
• Referral program—share the opportunity and be rewarded for helping good people join
• Flexible assignment length (13-week assignment) that fits your life and career goals

Travel Perks: Explore Plano, TX

Explore Plano’s vibrant neighborhoods and green spaces when you’re off shift. Walk or dine at Legacy West and The Shops at Legacy for great restaurants and shopping, hike or bike the trails at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, and stroll historic Downtown Plano for local cafes and galleries. You’re also a short drive from Frisco’s entertainment district, the Dallas Arts District, and family-friendly attractions across the Metroplex for weekend adventures.

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