Location: Dallas, Texas

Start Date: 02-24-2026

End Date: 05-26-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 3x12 per week typical; rotating weekends and holidays (night)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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 bedside care for NICU patients including preemies (28+ weeks) through close monitoring and skilled interventions
• Manage respiratory support for neonates up to and including intubated patients and ventilator/oscillator care
• Perform and maintain central line care and management, including care of broviacs
• Respond to neonatal resuscitations (NRP) and stabilize critically ill infants
• Document patient care accurately in CPN/Meditech and maintain clear handoffs
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, surgeons, and families to support care plans and discharge goals
• Support surgical and cardiac neonatal patients and assist with unit procedures as needed
• Adhere to unit-specific policies and maintain required certifications and competencies

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (per state/facility requirements)
• Minimum 1 year of Level III NICU experience (patient experience requirement)
• Required certifications: NRP and BLS
• Strong experience with central line management and respiratory support, including intubated neonates
• Familiarity with neonatal equipment (CPAP, vents, oscillators, warmers, isolettes) and IV pumps
• Comfort caring for surgical, cardiac, and complex neonatal cases

Knowledge & Skills

• Neonatal resuscitation (NRP) and critical care principles
• Ventilator management including CPAP and oscillators
• Central line care and troubleshooting, broviac familiarity
• CPN and Meditech documentation systems
• Care of tracheostomy patients and experience with patients under 27 weeks (preferred)
• Skilled use of NIRS, warmers, isolettes, and neonatal monitoring equipment
• Strong communication with families and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to function in a high-acuity 1:1 to 1:4 patient ratio environment

Benefits

• Supportive travel nurse package with housing help and travel reimbursement to make relocation simple
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to streamline state requirements
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development to grow your neonatal skills
• A collaborative, experienced NICU team that values your expertise
• Flexible scheduling options to help you balance work and life
• Referral bonus programs and recognition for top performers
• Access to unit-specific training on advanced neonatal equipment and procedures

Travel Perks: Explore Dallas, Texas

Dallas offers a vibrant mix of culture, cuisine, and outdoor fun. Explore the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, stroll or picnic at Klyde Warren Park, and visit the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Catch live music and murals in Deep Ellum or browse boutique shops and restaurants in the Bishop Arts District. For lakeside relaxation, head to White Rock Lake for walking, biking, and paddle sports. Sports fans can check out Cowboys, Mavericks, and Stars events, and nearby Fort Worth is just a short drive for a Western heritage vibe and great dining.

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