Location: Denton, TX

Start Date: 09-29-2025

End Date: 12-29-2025

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour nights); specific days not specified

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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 high-quality patient care on a surgical trauma/PCU unit, focusing on post-op and acute surgical needs
• Monitor telemetry continuously and respond quickly to dysrhythmias and changes in cardiac status
• Administer and manage IV medications and drips safely, including heparin and vasoactive agents
• Perform thorough patient assessments and document vitals and changes every four hours
• Coordinate care for complex patients (trauma, vascular, neuro/spine, orthopedic and cardiac cases)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans
• Educate patients and families about procedures, recovery expectations and discharge plans
• Maintain a calm, professional presence during high-acuity events and support unit flow

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license (eligible to work in Texas) required
• ACLS, BLS and NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care nursing experience (PCU, telemetry, or surgical trauma preferred)
• Proven ability to manage telemetry patients and IV medication drips
• Strong customer service and communication skills; team player who adapts to changing environments
• Meditech experience preferred; trauma and orthopedic experience a plus
• Ability to float to stepdown and heart and vascular service lines as needed

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• IV medication administration and drip titration
• Post-operative patient care and surgical assessment
• Frequent vital signs and Q4 patient assessments
• Experience with Meditech or similar EMR systems
• Strong clinical judgment, prioritization and delegation skills
• Effective bedside communication and patient-family education

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make relocation easy
• Medical, dental and vision coverage so you and your family stay covered
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• 401K retirement savings options to plan for the future
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Referral bonus program—bring a friend and celebrate together
• A supportive, team-focused unit that values communication and teamwork
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and a strong clinical support team

Travel Perks: Explore Denton, TX

Denton offers a lively college-town vibe with a great music and arts scene centered around the historic Courthouse-on-the-Square and frequent live shows. Enjoy local breweries, farmers markets and boutique shops downtown. Outdoor options include Ray Roberts Lake State Park and nearby Lake Lewisville for boating, hiking and birdwatching. Want a city day? Dallas and Fort Worth are both easy drives for museums, dining and weekend adventures.

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