Location: Pittsfield, MA

Start Date: 04-20-2026

End Date: 07-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour night shifts (night); 36- or 48-hour options (schedule varies). Nights only; will float to PCU as needed. Block scheduling not available. Exact start/end times set by facility and provided at offer.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $74 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

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based critical care nursing for a 20-bed ICU, maintaining a 1:2 patient ratio
• Manage ventilators, ICP monitoring and advanced hemodynamic monitoring for critically ill patients
• Assess, intervene and collaborate quickly during emergencies using ACLS and BLS protocols
• Float to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) as staffing needs require, providing seamless patient care across units
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (Meditech Expanse experience preferred)
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients and families to optimize outcomes
• Participate in orientation and ongoing competency validation to keep skills sharp and current

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN license in-hand (facility will not pend license) - required
• Minimum 2 years of current Critical Care experience - required
• Active American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications - required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification - required
• Willingness to float to PCU as needed - required
• Traveler must have own vehicle and upload permanent address with profile - required
• One supervisory signed reference from within the past two years and current work history - required
• Meditech Expanse experience - strongly preferred
• TNCC and BSN - preferred but not mandatory

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; ADN considered with strong critical care experience
• Current RN license in Massachusetts required

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced ventilator management and ARDS care
• Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring and neurocritical care basics
• Hemodynamic monitoring, titration of vasoactive drips, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Proficiency with Meditech Expanse or similar EHRs for charting and medication administration
• Strong critical thinking and rapid decision-making in high-acuity settings
• Effective interdisciplinary communication and patient advocacy
• Familiarity with ACLS algorithms and NIHSS stroke assessment

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU – mentorship and camaraderie on every shift
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement support for required credentials
• Professional development & training opportunities to grow your critical care skills
• Referral bonus program to reward teammates who bring great people on board
• Life insurance and basic benefits for peace of mind
• Orientation and on-boarding support (8 hours non-billable orientation included)

Travel Perks: Explore Pittsfield, MA

Explore the beautiful Berkshires in your time off. Hike Mount Greylock for panoramic views, take in world-class music at Tanglewood in nearby Lenox, and visit MASS MoCA (contemporary art) in North Adams. Enjoy charming small-town downtown Pittsfield with local cafes, the Colonial Theatre, and the Berkshire Museum. Weekend escapes to Stockbridge's Norman Rockwell Museum or nearby ski areas like Jiminy Peak and Berkshire East make for great day trips. Outdoor lovers will appreciate scenic trails, local farms, and seasonal festivals.

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