Location: Kansas City, KS

Start Date: 09-02-2026

End Date: 10-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift (specific start/end times and exact days not provided in posting)

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients in the Medical ICU
• Continuously assess and monitor patient condition, responding promptly to changes
• Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to deliver coordinated care
• Administer medications, manage infusions and advanced therapies safely and accurately
• Assist with ventilator management and complex patient support as required by unit protocols
• Perform thorough and timely documentation and participate in structured shift handoffs
• Support patients and families with clear communication, education, and emotional support
• Maintain and demonstrate competency through required Prime exams and skills checklists

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) credential (ability to obtain Kansas RN license prior to start is required)
• Experience working in a Medical ICU (ICU-specific experience preferred)
• Required certifications and credentials as listed: DCI/BVP and completion of Prime Core Competencies Exam, Prime Skills Checklist, and Prime Specialty Exam
• Ability to meet health and screening requirements: COVID-19 vaccine, MMR, TB testing, Hepatitis B, Influenza vaccine, Varicella, Tdap, Fit Test, and a minimum 10-panel drug screen
• Capacity to complete a physical/health statement prior to start

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong critical care assessment and monitoring skills
• Comfort with ventilator basics and hemodynamic monitoring
• Proficiency with IV medication administration and infusion management
• Accurate, timely electronic charting and documentation
• Effective communication and teamwork in a fast-paced ICU environment
• Infection control practices and adherence to unit protocols
• Preparedness to complete Prime testing and competency checklists

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help you settle in comfortably
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
• Life insurance for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement for assignment-related expenses
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required exams
• Referral bonus program that rewards you for bringing great teammates
• A supportive, collaborative ICU team that values your expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Kansas City, KS

Kansas City is full of energy and easy weekend options. Enjoy world-renowned barbecue, explore the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Country Club Plaza, catch a game or concert at nearby venues, stroll the riverfront, browse the Legends Outlets for shopping, and take short weekend trips to nearby Lawrence or Topeka. Plenty of parks, local breweries, and cultural attractions make it a great base between shifts.

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