Location: Garden City, KS

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, schedule assigned in 6-week blocks (nights across the week); includes 6-9 weekend night shifts per 6-week schedule; night shift (NOC), must be flexible to float across units

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 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 expert telemetry nursing care across MS-Tele, PCU/Stepdown, and occasional ICU holds
• Monitor cardiac and neuro patients, interpret telemetry strips and escalate concerns promptly
• Titrate heparin drips safely and according to protocol
• Accurately document patient care in EPIC and use Alaris infusion pumps as needed
• Assess patient acuity and prioritize care to maintain safe nurse:patient ratios
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate seamless patient transitions
• Support unit needs by floating within the Zone 4 hospitals and adapting to new teams
• Coach patients and families, delivering clear education and compassionate care

Qualifications

• Active RN license (able to practice in Kansas); BSN not required
• Minimum 2 years of MS-Telemetry nursing experience within the last 3 years
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and heparin titration
• Comfortable charting in EPIC and working with Alaris infusion pumps (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to obtain housing that allows floating within a 60-mile radius
• Ability to be in-state for orientation week and flexibility to float across multiple units

Education

• Active RN license required
• ADN or BSN acceptable (BSN not required for this role)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong telemetry interpretation and cardiac/neuro assessment skills
• Proficient in EPIC charting workflows and documentation best practices
• Familiarity with Alaris infusion pump programming and medication titration
• Excellent clinical judgment, triage skills, and time management on 12-hour shifts
• Effective communication and teamwork when joining new unit teams
• Adaptability to different specialties: Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Trauma and more

Benefits

• Generous housing support options to help you settle into the zone
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to make onboarding smooth
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision options available
• Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Licensure & certification reimbursement so your credentials stay current
• A supportive team culture that values your expertise and growth
• Opportunities for cross-training across Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology and more
• Orientation and clinical support during your first week to set you up for success

Travel Perks: Explore Garden City, KS

Garden City is a friendly hub for Western Kansas adventures. Explore the Lee Richardson Zoo right in town, stroll historic downtown Garden City for local eats and shops, or take a short drive to Lake Scott State Park for hiking, fishing and camping. Weekend trips to Dodge City (Old Town and the Boot Hill Museum) offer Wild West history and local events. If you like wide-open skies, birding and scenic drives, the region delivers relaxing weekends between shifts.

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