Location: Kansas City, KS

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 03-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Evening/Night schedule, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 3 nights per week (varied schedule), one weekend per month required — Night 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

• Monitor and assess stepdown/telemetry patients using continuous patient monitoring to detect changes early
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and respond promptly to arrhythmias and acute events
• Administer medications and therapies safely following established protocols and basic pharmacology principles
• Perform timely and accurate documentation in the patient record and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary team
• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care for progressive care patients, including stroke evaluations using NIHSS when indicated
• Collaborate with physicians, unit leadership, and ancillary teams to coordinate transitions of care
• Participate in unit-based competency testing and maintain required certifications and skills

Qualifications

• Active RN license (able to be verified via Nursys) — current and in good standing
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS and DCI/BVP certifications required or completion upon start as indicated
• Comfortable and experienced with telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation
• Willingness to work 12-hour night shifts and a rotating schedule with one weekend per month
• Ability to complete required pre-employment screenings: drug screen (10-panel), fit test, TB, immunizations (COVID-19, MMR, Hep B, Varicella, Tdap, Influenza) and physical/health statement

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong telemetry and rhythm interpretation skills
• Working knowledge of stepdown/progressive care patient needs and interventions
• Basic pharmacology knowledge relevant to acute and progressive care
• Proficiency with continuous patient monitoring systems and quick clinical decision-making
• Familiarity with stroke assessment (NIHSS) and related workflows
• Effective communication and teamwork in fast-paced clinical environments

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move (and commute) simple and stress-free
• Support for licensure and credentialing — we help you get set up and verified (Nursys friendly)
• Stipends or reimbursements for required exams and competency testing
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your expertise and work-life balance
• Access to professional development and specialty training (telemetry, rhythm interpretation, stroke scale refreshers)
• Comprehensive onboarding and 24/7 clinical support so you’re never working alone
• Flexible scheduling options to help you maintain life outside of work
• Assistance with compliance requirements (fit test, immunizations, drug screen coordination)

Travel Perks: Explore Kansas City, KS

This is a fantastic chance to explore the Kansas City area! Stay near the Village West/Legends area with shopping and dining nearby, catch a race at Kansas Speedway, or enjoy great barbecue (a Kansas City must). For culture and weekend adventures, downtown Kansas City is a short drive away with Union Station, the National WWI Museum & Memorial, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and the Country Club Plaza. Outdoor lovers can visit Kaw Point Park or take a quick trip to nearby Lawrence or Topeka for charming downtowns and trails. Sports fans will appreciate easy access to Chiefs and Royals games across the river.

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