Location: Redding, CA

Start Date: 04-07-2026

End Date: 07-07-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days, 8- or 10-hour shifts with varied start times (day shift), call required, Every Other Weekend (EOW), first-to-float rotation; guaranteed 40 hours/week

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $95 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 perioperative and intraoperative nursing care in the Cardiovascular Operating Room
• Assess, monitor and document patient status using Cerner to ensure safe surgical outcomes
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and the perioperative team to coordinate care
• Maintain sterile technique and strict infection control standards in all procedures
• Respond to emergent situations following ACLS and BLS protocols with confidence
• Support patient transitions and handoffs, ensuring clear communication and continuity of care
• Participate in call rotations and float assignments with flexibility and professionalism
• Contribute to unit improvement initiatives and uphold Trauma Level 2 standards

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (able to practice in California)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience (CVOR or strong perioperative background preferred)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• COVID-19 vaccination required
• Familiarity with Cerner charting system
• Comfort with varied shift start times, call duties, and floating to support unit needs
• Strong teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills in high-acuity settings

Education

• Associate degree or diploma in Nursing (BSN not required)
• Completion of required orientation (12 orientation hours provided)

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in acute care and cardiovascular operating room procedures
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic health records and perioperative documentation
• Skilled in sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and intraoperative monitoring
• Ability to apply ACLS/BLS protocols in emergency situations
• Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, and multitasking abilities
• Effective collaboration with multidisciplinary surgical teams

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel assistance to help you settle in quickly
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make credentialing easier
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program — share the love and earn rewards
• A supportive team that values you and your perioperative expertise
• Professional development opportunities and Cerner charting support
• Orientation and dedicated onboarding (12 orientation hours included)

Travel Perks: Explore Redding, CA

This is a contract/travel assignment — enjoy exploring Redding and the great outdoors on your time off. Walk the iconic Sundial Bridge and visit Turtle Bay Exploration Park along the Sacramento River Trail. Spend weekends boating or fishing at Shasta Lake or Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, or take day trips to Lassen Volcanic National Park and scenic Mount Shasta. Plenty of hiking, fishing, and water recreation make Redding a great base for adventure between shifts.

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