Location: Saginaw, MI

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Schedule varies; 36-hour guarantee per week. Specific start/end times and exact days are not provided in the posting—confirm scheduling requests at time of submission.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $59 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

• Assess surgical patients before and during procedures and create individualized plans of care
• Implement, evaluate, and adjust intraoperative care to maintain patient safety
• Lead and supervise the OR team to ensure smooth, coordinated procedures
• Assemble, verify, and set up surgical equipment and supplies for each case
• Monitor and maintain the sterile field and ensure adherence to aseptic technique
• Assist anesthesia and collaborate with physicians and ancillary departments
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Document perioperative care accurately in the medical record (Epic)
• Participate in preceptorships and continuing education to grow team skills

Qualifications

• Active Michigan RN license (LARA/Nursys verification required)
• Minimum 2 years of RN OR experience — required
• Level 2 trauma experience — required
• Proficient in Orthopedics, Vascular, Neuro, General/Gynecology, and Urology
• Current American Heart Association BLS (AHA) — required
• Recent travel work experience is highly preferred
• Completed skills checklist pertinent to Operating Room (within 1 year)
• Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and individualized perioperative care planning
• Intraoperative nursing and sterile field management
• Equipment setup and familiarity with common OR instruments and robotics
• Anesthesia assistance and coordination with anesthesia providers
• OR team leadership and the ability to anticipate room needs
• Clear patient/family communication and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Accurate documentation in Epic EMR
• Strong situational awareness in trauma and high-acuity surgical cases

Benefits

• Generous travel support and assistance to help you settle in
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to ease paperwork stress
• Paid time off so you can rest and recharge between cases
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Travel reimbursement and coordination to make transitions smooth
• A supportive OR team that values leadership and growth
• Referral bonus opportunities for bringing great people onboard
• Access to Epic EMR experience and training on site
• Life and disability insurance options for peace of mind

Travel Perks: Explore Saginaw, MI

Explore Saginaw and the Great Lakes region during your off time: stroll the scenic Saginaw Riverwalk, visit the Saginaw Art Museum and the Japanese Cultural Center & Tea House, or take a short drive to charming Frankenmuth for shopping and Bronner's Christmas Wonderland. Nature lovers can enjoy nearby trails, riverfront parks, and fishing along Saginaw Bay; Midland’s Chippewa Nature Center and other outdoor destinations are a quick drive away for weekend adventures.

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