Location: Merced, CA

Start Date: 04-27-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 12-hour nights (exact start/end times not specified), weekends and holidays based on unit coverage; 36 guaranteed hours per week

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $45 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

• Monitor patient telemetry continuously and escalate concerns to nursing staff promptly
• Operate and troubleshoot GE cardiac monitors, Alaris IV pumps and Omnicell medication systems
• Document monitoring activity and patient status accurately in Cerner
• Complete area-specific competency assessments and required training modules
• Work closely with nurses and clinical staff while floating to assigned units within the facility
• Maintain unit standards including professionalism, dress code, and reliability to support patient care continuity

Qualifications

• Certified EKG Technician (CET) via AAH — must be current; OTJ experience does not meet this requirement
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (telemetry/monitor tech experience preferred)
• Comfortable with 12-hour night shifts, weekends and holiday coverage
• Familiarity with Cerner, GE cardiac monitors, Alaris IV pumps and Omnicell medication dispensing
• Able to complete My Journey e-learning modules prior to assignment start and pass area-specific competency exam

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and patient observation best practices
• Operation and basic troubleshooting of cardiac monitoring equipment
• Electronic charting experience (Cerner preferred)
• Working knowledge of remote monitoring workflows and onsite monitoring procedures
• Experience with unit timekeeping systems (TEAM) and ability to follow unit-specific processes
• Comfort with 1:32 patient monitoring ratios and prioritizing alarms

Benefits

• RV housing options available nearby to make your short assignment comfortable
• Free staff parking on site
• Comprehensive onboarding and unit-specific competency training so you feel confident from day one
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment (GE cardiac monitors, Alaris pumps, Omnicell, Cerner)
• A supportive team that values your skills and encourages professional growth
• Opportunity to expand your telemetry experience across multiple floors (Tele & MS Tele)
• Predictable guaranteed hours each week to help with planning
• Access to facility amenities including an on-site cafeteria (day hours) and structured orientation

Travel Perks: Explore Merced, CA

Merced is the Gateway to Yosemite — about an hour to world-class hiking, waterfalls and scenic drives. Weekend getaways to Sacramento (~110 miles), San Francisco (~130 miles), Fresno (~45 miles) or Monterey Bay (~85 miles) are totally doable. The assignment listings also note RV housing nearby (Merced RV Park, Arena RV Park, Yosemite RV Park) for convenient short-term stays — great for travelers who like a bit of adventure between shifts.

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