Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical
Location: Reno, NV
Start Date: 01-17-2026
End Date: 07-17-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night, 12-hour shifts; nights and weekends (specific start/end times vary by unit)
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $77 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 compassionate, patient-centered medical-surgical nursing care during night shifts
- Perform thorough assessments and implement individualized care plans
- Administer medications and treatments safely and in accordance with policy
- Float between units as needed to support staffing and patient needs
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate continuity of care
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record
- Respond effectively to patient changes and urgent situations
- Complete required competency exams and skills checklists to maintain unit readiness
Qualifications
- Active RN license (state verification required prior to start)
- BLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications as applicable
- Experience in medical-surgical nursing and comfort with 12-hour night shifts
- Ability and willingness to float between units and work weekends
- Per diem flexibility and ability to meet compliance requirements within two weeks of start
- Successful completion of skills and specialty competency testing as part of onboarding
Knowledge & Skills
- Solid medical-surgical clinical assessment and patient management skills
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with medication administration and bedside documentation
- Strong communication and teamwork skills across disciplines
- Familiarity with infection control, safety protocols, and hospital workflows
- Adaptability to float to different units while maintaining quality care
Benefits
- Flexible per diem schedule that lets you balance life and work
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Supportive team culture where your contributions matter
- Opportunities for clinical skills development and continuing education
- Travel support and local onboarding help so you hit the ground running
- Streamlined compliance assistance to get you ready for your first shift
- Referral program and recognition for great work
- Access to hospital resources and clinical checklists to make your shift smoother
Travel Perks: Explore Reno, NV
Reno puts you in the heart of outdoor adventure and a lively downtown. Enjoy quick trips to Lake Tahoe for world-class hiking, boating, and skiing; explore the Truckee River Walk and local breweries; visit the Nevada Museum of Art; catch live music and unique dining downtown; and take scenic drives into the Sierra Nevada for weekend getaways. Plenty of trails, casinos, dining, and cultural events make after-work life interesting.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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