Location: Kansas City, KS

Start Date: 12-22-2025

End Date: 03-15-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week with every third weekend (day shift)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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 med/surg step-down nursing care, monitoring patients transitioning from higher-acuity settings
• Manage cardiac telemetry and continuously interpret rhythm strips to keep patients safe
• Administer IV medication including Cardizem and heparin drips with precision and confidence
• Perform thorough assessments and document clearly to support multidisciplinary care plans
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and the care team to optimize patient outcomes
• Respond rapidly to changes in patient condition and assist in emergency interventions when needed
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and discharge plans with compassion
• Complete required competency testing and skills validation to meet unit standards

Qualifications

• Active RN license with Nursys verification (state licensure required)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIHSS and DCI/BVP certifications as listed by the facility
• Comfortable and experienced with telemetry monitoring
• Experience administering IV medications and drips (Cardizem, heparin) in a step-down or med/surg environment
• Successful completion of required pre-employment screenings (drug screen, TB, immunizations) and facility competencies

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry and cardiac monitoring best practices
• IV medication administration and drip titration
• Med/Surg step-down patient assessment and care planning
• Rhythm interpretation and basic dysrhythmia management
• Familiarity with Prime competency exams and clinical skills validation
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your move easy and comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you can stay healthy while you care for others
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you build long-term security
• Life insurance and additional protections for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and both benefit
• A supportive team that values YOU and celebrates clinical excellence

Travel Perks: Explore Kansas City, KS

This travel assignment places you in the Kansas City, KS area near Village West and the lively Legends Outlets. Enjoy shopping and dining steps away, catch a race or event at Kansas Speedway, or take a short drive to Schlitterbahn in Bonner Springs (seasonal waterpark) for weekend fun. When you want city culture, downtown Kansas City, MO is minutes away with famous BBQ, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, live music, and a thriving foodie scene — perfect for exploring on your days off.

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