Location: Berkeley, CA

Start Date: 02-24-2026

End Date: 08-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 4x8 day schedule (4 days per week, variable days); Day shifts: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM or 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM; potential to pick up a 5th day. Day shift coverage with variable starts.

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $66 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

• Administer chemotherapy and complex infusions safely and accurately, following established protocols.
• Prepare, start and maintain IVs, PICC lines and ports with careful technique and documentation.
• Monitor patients receiving transfusions, hydration, and continuous chemotherapy for adverse reactions and intervene promptly.
• Manage infusion pumps and ensure correct delivery of medications and fluids.
• Perform central line blood draws and maintain vascular access integrity.
• Recognize and communicate abnormal lab values and clinical changes to the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide clear, compassionate education to patients and families about treatments, side-effect management and home care.
• Float to other UCSF facilities as needed and collaborate effectively across teams to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Active CA Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Current AHA BLS certification required
• ONS chemo certification preferred (Chemo certification such as ONCC/ONS preferred)
• Minimum 3 years infusion experience (explicitly required)
• Minimum 2 years oncology experience (explicitly required)
• Experience with infusion administration, transfusion therapy, hydration and pain management
• Travel experience required
• COVID-19 vaccination plus booster required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Ability and willingness to float to other UCSF facilities

Education

• Active CA Registered Nurse license required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong infusion therapy skills including IV therapy, PICC/port care and central line blood draws
• Chemotherapy administration and continuous infusion monitoring
• Transfusion therapy and safe administration of blood products
• Infusion pump management and troubleshooting
• Ability to recognize and act on abnormal lab values and patient changes
• Excellent patient education and communication skills
• Adaptability to float between units and work within interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to simplify logistics
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and both win
• A supportive team that values YOU and professional growth
• Flexible scheduling options and opportunities to pick up extra shifts

Travel Perks: Explore Berkeley, CA

Berkeley is a delightful base for a travel assignment. Explore the historic UC Berkeley campus and its museums, stroll or picnic at the Berkeley Marina, and hike the trails of Tilden Regional Park with stunning Bay Area views. Food lovers will adore the Gourmet Ghetto’s cafés and eateries on Shattuck Avenue and Telegraph Avenue’s eclectic shops. Easy BART access and short drives open up day trips to San Francisco, Oakland, and nearby wine regions like Napa and Sonoma for weekend escapes.

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