Location: State College, PA

Start Date: 03-03-2026

End Date: 06-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour evening/night shifts; 10:45 AM - 11:15 PM and/or 2:45 PM - 3:15 AM (evenings with scheduled on-call as needed)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $58 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

• Triage every patient entering the emergency care system and determine priorities of care
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document in-depth nursing history, including chief complaint and relevant health status
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care based on ongoing assessments
• Manage complications and emergencies following Mount Nittany Medical Center policies and ENA standards
• Ensure supplies and equipment are available and functioning for emergency patient care
• Document patient responses to interventions and maintain clear, timely nursing documentation
• Provide patient and family education and discharge teaching to support safe transitions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care and improve patient outcomes
• Participate in scheduled on-call assignments as needed

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania RN licensure
• American Heart Association BLS (Healthcare Provider) - current
• American Heart Association ACLS - current
• American Heart Association PALS - current
• Valid NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Emergency Department nursing experience (ED experience preferred)
• EPIC computer charting experience preferred
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work 12-hour evening/night shifts and participate in on-call rotations

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency Nursing best practices and ENA standards
• Patient assessment and triage
• Care planning and implementation
• Accurate nursing documentation and charting (EPIC experience preferred)
• Clinical decision-making and management of critical/emergent situations
• Effective communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Discharge planning and patient education

Benefits

• Supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise
• Flexible 12-hour scheduling to help balance life outside work
• Travel reimbursement and support for contract clinicians
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep you credentialed
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
• Life insurance and access to employee assistance programs
• Paid time off so you can recharge between contracts
• Professional development and training opportunities, including ENA-focused resources
• Relocation / housing support for travel clinicians
• A welcoming culture with collaborative nurses, physicians, and staff

Travel Perks: Explore State College, PA

State College is a lively college town centered around Penn State University — enjoy walks around the scenic campus, cheer at local sporting events, and explore cultural spots like galleries and music venues. Outdoor lovers will appreciate Mount Nittany and nearby state forests for hiking, biking, and nature time, and nearby ski areas offer seasonal slopes. The downtown area has a great local dining scene, breweries, farmers markets, and weekend events that make exploring easy and fun between shifts.

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