Location: Springfield, MA

Start Date: 04-13-2026

End Date: 07-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (schedule days not specified) NOC

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $70 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, evidence-based critical care to medical and neuro ICU patients
• Manage and monitor patients on CRRT/CVVH and intervene promptly for renal and hemodynamic needs
• Perform rapid assessment and interventions for sepsis, respiratory failure, and post-cardiac arrest patients
• Operate and troubleshoot ventilators and advanced ICU monitoring equipment
• Collaborate with physicians, RTs, pharmacists and interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes
• Safely float between Medical ICU, SICU and IMC while maintaining expected unit ratios (typically 1:2 or 1:1 for high acuity)
• Document patient care accurately and maintain compliance with unit and program requirements

Qualifications

• Certifications: NIHSS, BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association) — required
• Minimum experience: 1 year in a Level 1 ICU preferred (otherwise 2 years preferred in MICU setting)
• Strong critical care background with experience in CRRT/CVVH, sepsis management, and respiratory failure care
• Comfort floating across MICU, SICU and IMC and adapting to varied patient acuity
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively on a busy night team

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in critical care nursing and medical ICU workflows
• Experience with Neuro Critical Care patient populations and NIHSS assessments
• Proficiency with CRRT/CVVH care and AKI/ESRD management
• Strong ACLS/BLS skills and advanced cardiac life support interventions
• Ability to manage complex ventilator settings and respiratory failure scenarios
• Familiarity with ICU documentation, patient ratios, and level 1 trauma/critical care expectations

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support for contract clinicians
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay compliant
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• 401K retirement savings plan to help build your future
• Life Insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and both win
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Springfield, MA

This is a contract travel opportunity in Springfield, MA — a lively New England city with plenty to explore. Visit the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden and the nearby Springfield Museums for culture and family-friendly outings. Sports fans will appreciate the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Enjoy outdoor time at Forest Park or stroll the Connecticut Riverwalk. Try local dining downtown or take weekend trips to the Berkshires for hiking and scenic views; Hartford and other Connecticut attractions are a short drive away.

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