Location: Henderson, NV

Start Date: 04-13-2026

End Date: 07-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 12-hour night shifts (12-hour shift length specified; exact start/end times vary by unit), every other weekend, holidays as needed. Night shift nurses are first to float to postpartum as required. Schedule managed via TEAM self-scheduling with committee balancing.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $69 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 Labor & Delivery nursing care for antepartum, intrapartum and couplet patients
• Perform and document fetal monitoring and effectively read fetal heart tracings (AFM required)
• Conduct vaginal exams and place internal fetal monitors when indicated
• Manage high-risk laboring patients and titrate drips such as magnesium sulfate, Pitocin, insulin and heparin safely
• Circulate and recover C-section patients in the unit and collaborate with surgical techs and anesthesia teams
• Deliver neonatal support including NRP interventions when needed and collaborate with in-house neonatology
• Chart accurately and efficiently in Cerner to maintain clear patient records
• Float to postpartum or other units as needed and support teammates during high census or acuity

Qualifications

• Active RN license in applicable state (eligible to work in Nevada)
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AFM), NRP
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience (experience in L&D or high-risk obstetrics strongly preferred)
• Comfortable performing vaginal exams, internal monitor placement, and managing high-risk labors/deliveries
• Experience with titratable drips and C-section recovery care
• Proficient with Cerner or similar electronic charting systems
• Ability to float to postpartum and other units and function independently in high-acuity environments

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, diploma, or BSN). BSN not required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced fetal monitoring and interpretation (AFM)
• High-risk obstetrics and Level 3 maternal care
• Internal monitor placement and vaginal exam techniques
• Titration and management of common infusions (magnesium sulfate, Pitocin, insulin, heparin)
• Neonatal resuscitation fundamentals (NRP) and collaboration with neonatology
• Strong communication, teamwork, and ability to coordinate with OR, anesthesia and ancillary staff
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic health record and clear clinical documentation

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your skills are valued and your voice matters
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision options to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid time off so you can recharge and come back energized
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you keep credentials current
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities, including AFM/NRP refreshers
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and life insurance options to protect what matters
• Referral bonus program—bring a friend and get rewarded
• Traveler-friendly perks like housing stipend guidance and travel reimbursement support

Travel Perks: Explore Henderson, NV

This is a contract assignment in Henderson, NV — enjoy proximity to the bright lights and excitement of Las Vegas while based in a quieter suburban hub. Explore nearby outdoor gems like Red Rock Canyon for hiking and climbing, visit Lake Mead National Recreation Area for boating and lakeside views, take a short trip to Hoover Dam and Boulder City for history and scenic overlooks, and sample diverse dining and entertainment on the Las Vegas Strip just a short drive away. Plenty of local parks, walking trails, and weekend getaway options make it easy to decompress after a shift.

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