Location: Kansas City, KS

Start Date: 05-01-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift (specific hours vary by facility); 1-2 weekends in a 4-week schedule (Night)

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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

• Assess and triage patients quickly and accurately in a fast-paced emergency setting
• Stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based emergency interventions
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and initiate appropriate treatments promptly
• Administer medications safely and document pharmacologic interventions clearly
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes
• Perform and document comprehensive nursing assessments and reassessments
• Deliver compassionate patient and family education during high-stress moments
• Maintain competency through required skills checks, specialty exams, and continuing education

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Kansas (Nursys verification required)
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
• NIHSS and DCI/BVP certifications as listed by the facility
• Completion of Prime screenings and skills checks (Basic Pharmacology, Rhythm Interpretation, Core Competencies, Specialty Exam)
• Ability to work night shifts and 1-2 weekends in a 4-week rotation
• Compliant with required health screenings and immunizations (COVID-19, MMR, Hep B, Influenza, TB testing, Varicella, Tdap, drug screening, fit test)

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency nursing best practices and triage principles
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation and acute cardiac care
• Basic pharmacology and safe medication administration
• Critical thinking and rapid clinical decision-making
• IV therapy, acute assessment, and stabilization techniques
• Clear, concise documentation and effective interdisciplinary communication

Benefits

• Supportive travel contract perks to help you focus on patients, not logistics
• Housing assistance and travel reimbursement to make relocation simpler
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you compliant and mobile
• Coverage options for medical, dental, and vision care
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Continuing education support and resources for professional growth
• Access to a collaborative team that values your expertise and well-being
• Streamlined onboarding and credentialing so you hit the floor confident

Travel Perks: Explore Kansas City, KS

This long-term travel assignment places you in the Kansas City area near the Village West/Legends corridor — great for off-shift adventures. Explore Legends Outlets for shopping and dining, catch a race or event at Kansas Speedway, or cheer on Sporting KC at Children’s Mercy Park. Downtown Kansas City (a short drive away) offers world-class museums like the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the National WWI Museum, legendary BBQ, and live jazz in the 18th & Vine District. Enjoy nearby parks and trails for outdoor time, and easy access to Kansas City International Airport for weekend escapes.

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