Location: Houston, California

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: PRN day shifts; option for half-day (4-hour) or full-day (8-hour) assignments. Days per week vary by site (examples: Susanville, CA — 1 day/week; Crescent City, CA — 2 days/week; Ft Irwin, CA — 1 day/week; Sonora, CA — 1 day/week; Bakersville, CA — 1 day/week). Day shift (specific start/end times vary by facility and will be scheduled per clinic needs).

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

• Conduct Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams and Separation Health Assessments with professionalism and empathy
• Perform thorough medical interviews and targeted physical assessments, including range of motion and muscle strength testing
• Document clear, timely reports and complete necessary addendums and medical opinions
• Follow non-treatment exam protocols — focus on objective findings and accurate reporting (no prescribing or treatment)
• Coordinate with VES for credentialing, scheduling, and submission of required documentation
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to government contractor standards while supporting Veterans

Qualifications

• Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure appropriate to practice (ability to work in the state where assignment is located)
• Clinical background in family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, or general medicine
• Experience or familiarity with Compensation & Pension exams preferred
• Comfortable performing interview-based exams and focused physical assessments (range of motion, muscle strength testing)
• Willingness to work PRN/per diem and complete onboarding and any required portal training
• Providers using their own office must have an operational clinical space within a 50-mile radius of the assignment city
• DMA certification and portal experience are a plus

Education

• Graduate degree for NP licensure (Master’s or DNP) — as required to practice as an NP

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong medical interviewing skills and clear, concise report writing
• Proficiency with range of motion and muscle strength assessments
• Ability to read diagnostics and incorporate findings into non-treatment reports
• Experience preparing addendums and medical opinions when needed
• Comfort with government-contracted workflows and documentation requirements
• Attention to detail, time management, and independent decision-making for PRN work

Benefits

• Flexible PRN / per diem scheduling so you can balance life and meaningful work
• Quick credentialing and onboarding to get you seeing Veterans sooner
• Supportive team focused on quality veteran care and practical workflows
• Meaningful non-treatment work — focused exams and impactful reporting (no prescribing required)
• Work options: use your own office or cover at a VES facility within your area
• Professional development through regular C&P exposure and report-writing practice
• Clear role expectations and administrative support for required documentation
• Local travel support for nearby assignments (details provided during onboarding)

Travel Perks: Explore Houston, California

This contract covers a variety of California locales — think coastal redwoods, volcanic landscapes, Sierra foothills, and historic Gold Rush towns. Explore Lassen Volcanic National Park and nearby lakes around Susanville, wander the giant redwoods and Pacific coastline near Crescent City, enjoy Gold Country charm and local dining in Sonora, and experience unique desert and military-community sights near Ft Irwin. Weekends are perfect for hiking, scenic drives, coastal viewpoints, local museums and sampling regional eats — plenty of options for outdoor adventures and small-town discovery between shifts.

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