Location: Carmichael, CA

Start Date: 05-12-2026

End Date: 08-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM - 6:45 AM; every other weekend; rotating holidays; self-scheduling with schedules posted 4 weeks in advance

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $78 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 expert neuro-critical care at a 1:1 to 1:2 ratio, managing complex neuro diagnoses including CVA, ICB and post-op neuro surgery patients
• Assess, monitor and interpret telemetry and EKG strips and manage ventilators and advanced airway needs
• Document thorough bedside report and chart in Cerner to ensure continuity of care
• Collaborate closely with hospitalists, intensivists, respiratory therapy, and ICU pharmacy for round-the-clock support
• Serve as charge nurse when assigned, providing leadership and break relief while supporting unit flow
• Perform or assist with procedures commonly seen in the unit such as ventriculostomies and line insertions
• Participate in the unit's strong Stroke Program and neuro interventional workflows
• Float to sister facilities as needed and adapt to occasional mid-shift changes when rare situations arise

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum two years of Neuro ICU experience preferred
• Proven ability to read and interpret EKG strips and manage ventilated patients
• Charge nurse experience preferred; ability to provide break relief and leadership
• Comfortable with telemetry, ventriculostomies and line insertions
• Willingness to float to sister facilities when needed

Education

• Active RN license required
• BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Neuro ICU and critical care nursing
• Telemetry monitoring and EKG interpretation
• Ventilator management and advanced airway care
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical records
• Care of post-op neuro surgery and neuro interventional patients
• Familiarity with stroke protocols and rapid assessment
• Ability to function effectively in a 24/7 acute care ICU environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can stay current without stress
• Paid time off so you can recharge and come back ready to care
• Opportunities for overtime and extra shifts when you want more hours
• Supportive team environment with experienced ICU staff and strong stroke program
• Access to ICU pharmacy, RT and intensivist support 24/7
• Orientation and floor-specific precepted onboarding to set you up for success
• Professional development and referral program opportunities

Travel Perks: Explore Carmichael, CA

This is a contract travel position near Sacramento. Enjoy the American River Parkway for scenic runs or bike rides, visit Ancil Hoffman Park and the Effie Yeaw Nature Center for nature time, and explore Old Sacramento with its riverfront history and museums. Downtown Sacramento offers farm-to-fork dining, the State Capitol and cultural attractions. Weekend escapes to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley or San Francisco are within easy driving distance for hiking, wine tasting and city adventures.

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