Location: Joplin, Missouri

Start Date: 08-10-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Flexible shifts, per diem, 12.5-hour shifts (days, nights, and weekends as needed)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $47 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 compassionate, high-quality nursing care to medical-surgical patients
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered
• Monitor and document vital signs, symptoms, and patient progress
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes
• Educate patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN license in Missouri (or compact state)
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum of 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience preferred
• ACLS certification a plus
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of nursing principles and evidence-based practice
• Proficient in EHR documentation and medication administration
• Excellent patient assessment and critical thinking skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to fit your life and commitments
• Opportunity to gain diverse clinical experience in Med/Surg
• Supportive and collaborative healthcare team
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Referral bonus program for bringing in other great nurses
• Employee assistance program for you and your family

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