Location: Dallas, TX

Start Date: 04-11-2025

End Date: 07-11-2025

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, includes weekends (work at least 4 weekends per schedule period)

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, compassionate ICU care to critically ill patients in the NVICU, making each patient’s safety your priority
• Manage advanced critical care procedures including intubation, ventilator management, central and arterial line care
• Support EVD patient care in collaboration with core neuro staff
• Document patient care accurately and timely using Meditech to maintain continuity and compliance
• Collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, and multidisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes
• Assess and respond to changes in patient status quickly, using strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to a team environment that is accountable, caring, and professional

Qualifications

• Active RN (Registered Nurse) credential — able to practice in Texas (state license or applicable compact license)
• Minimum 1 year ICU experience (NVICU/neuro experience preferred)
• ACLS certification required
• Comfortable with advanced ICU procedures: intubation, central and arterial line management, EVD care
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR is preferred
• Willingness to work night shifts and meet weekend scheduling expectations

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical care nursing best practices and ICU workflow
• Ventilator management and airway stabilization (intubation experience)
• Insertion care and maintenance for central lines and arterial lines
• EVD patient monitoring and safe care practices
• Proficiency with Meditech or similar EMR systems for documentation
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient advocacy skills
• Ability to function well under pressure with excellent clinical judgment

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your 13-week stay comfortable and stress-free
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off shift
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant and focused on care
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and onboarding support to simplify your move
• Life insurance and basic benefits to protect what matters
• A supportive, collaborative ICU team that values your skills and growth
• Opportunities for professional development and training while on assignment

Travel Perks: Explore Dallas, TX

Explore Dallas during your off time: stroll Klyde Warren Park, visit the Perot Museum of Nature and Science or the Dallas Museum of Art, discover food and live music in Deep Ellum, browse shops and eateries in the Bishop Arts District, relax at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, or take a short weekend trip to the Fort Worth Stockyards for cowboy history and events.

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