Location: Healdsburg, CA

Start Date: 05-04-2026

End Date: 08-03-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 3x12-hour Day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 3 shifts per week (schedule varies), weekend coverage every other weekend, float to Med/Surg and Tele as required (day shift)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $62 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, patient-centered nursing care to critically ill surgical patients in the ICU
• Manage mechanical ventilation and perform ventilator adjustments with ABG interpretation
• Start and maintain IVs, manage arterial, central and PICC lines, and safely administer blood products
• Titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips while monitoring hemodynamic status and dysrhythmias
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (Respiratory, PT, Pharmacy, Social Work) to coordinate care and discharge planning
• Respond to emergencies and participate in rapid response efforts to stabilize patients
• Maintain accurate charting in the required electronic charting systems and ensure thorough handoffs
• Float to lower-acuity MS/Tele units as needed while maintaining critical care standards

Qualifications

• Active CA state RN license required (pending licenses are not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience required (hard stop); 5 years preferred — please screen if less
• Surgical ICU experience with ventilator management and advanced line care
• Demonstrated ability with titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips and blood product administration
• Charting system experience required
• Certifications preferred: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS
• Comfort with floating to Med/Surg and Telemetry units
• First-time travelers welcome; travel experience not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Ventilator management and interpretation of arterial blood gases
• Arterial line, central line and PICC line care and troubleshooting
• IV therapy including starting and maintaining IVs and phlebotomy skills
• Titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips and continuous sedation monitoring
• Cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and emergency response
• High Flow Nasal Cannula, BiPAP/CPAP management and chest tube assistance
• Infection prevention, isolation precautions and proper PPE use
• Ability to work at a 1:2 patient ratio in high-acuity settings

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your expertise and growth
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay credentialed
• Comprehensive onboarding with a 12-hour orientation so you feel confident from day one
• Opportunities for professional development and specialty training
• Work-life balance with a 3x12 schedule that gives you more full days off
• Travel support and local resource guidance for first-time travelers
• Access to interdisciplinary teams including Respiratory, PT, Pharmacy and Rapid Response
• A respectful workplace with strong clinical support and resources

Travel Perks: Explore Healdsburg, CA

Healdsburg sits in the heart of Sonoma wine country, so your time off can include scenic wine tasting on Healdsburg Plaza, farm-to-table dining, and local farmers markets. Explore nearby Russian River recreation for kayaking and swimming, hike the majestic Armstrong Redwoods, or take quick weekend trips to the Sonoma Coast and charming towns like Mendocino and Bodega Bay. For city escapes, San Francisco and Napa are within easy driving distance for museums, theater, and culinary adventures.

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