Location: Hermiston, OR

Start Date: 11-20-2025

End Date: 02-19-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift (specific start/end times not provided — day shift hours will be shared by the facility)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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

• Conduct exercise and pharmacologic cardiac stress tests following established protocols and provider orders.
• Perform thorough pre-test patient assessments including health history, medication review, vital signs and contraindication screening.
• Place and monitor EKG leads, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and other physiologic indicators throughout testing.
• Recognize EKG changes, arrhythmias or clinical deterioration and escalate or intervene per nursing scope and provider direction.
• Administer stress-test medications (e.g., regadenoson/Lexiscan, dobutamine) safely and document responses.
• Document procedures, patient responses and clinical data accurately in the EMR.
• Provide clear patient education on the procedure, expectations, risks and follow-up instructions.
• Ensure equipment functionality, cleanliness and readiness; troubleshoot common issues quickly and effectively.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, technologists and diagnostic teams to coordinate testing and patient flow.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards such as Joint Commission requirements and state nursing practice acts.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• BLS and ACLS certification(s) required
• Experience with cardiac stress testing (exercise and pharmacologic) and EKG monitoring/interpretation
• Competence administering regadenoson (Lexiscan) and dobutamine per protocol
• Ability to respond to cardiac emergencies and provide immediate nursing interventions
• Strong communication and patient-education skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Cardiac physiology and EKG interpretation
• EKG placement and continuous monitoring
• Vital signs and SpO2 monitoring
• Medication administration within RN scope
• EMR documentation and accurate clinical charting
• Patient assessment and contraindication screening
• Equipment maintenance and basic troubleshooting
• Collaboration with cardiology and diagnostic teams
• Regulatory compliance knowledge (Joint Commission, state nursing practice acts)

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your contract comfortable and convenient
• Travel reimbursement so you can focus on patients, not logistics
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay compliant
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn rewards
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• 401(k) retirement savings options to plan for your future
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical judgment

Travel Perks: Explore Hermiston, OR

Hermiston sits in the scenic Columbia Basin — enjoy nearby river access for fishing and boating, explore local hiking trails and parks, visit regional wineries and farmers markets, and take easy weekend trips to Pendleton or the Tri-Cities for dining and cultural events. Outdoor recreation, local festivals and small-town charm make for a great contract experience when you're off shift.

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