Location: Hartford, CT

Start Date: 08-02-2026

End Date: 09-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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

• Deliver expert critical care nursing for complex, high-acuity patients with compassion and precision
• Perform timely NIHSS assessments and participate in stroke care protocols as needed
• Manage advanced monitoring, titratable drips, and ventilator support in collaboration with the care team
• Respond promptly to trauma activations and assist with Level 1 and Level 2 trauma interventions
• Administer medications safely, verify orders, and maintain clear, accurate documentation
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary staff to develop and execute patient-centered plans of care
• Complete Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing and the Trinity Skills Checklist to maintain clinical excellence
• Support a culture of safety by following infection control practices, completing required fit testing, and staying current on immunizations and screenings

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license valid in Connecticut (license/certificate verification required)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• TNCC preferred
• Experience in Critical Care Nursing and Trauma Nursing preferred; Level 1 or Level 2 trauma experience a plus
• Ability to pass required health screenings and background checks (fit test, immunizations, 10-panel drug screen, physical/health statement)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong critical care and trauma nursing knowledge
• Proficiency with NIHSS stroke assessments and related protocols
• Comfort managing hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive drips, and ventilator care
• Skilled in emergency response and trauma activation workflows
• Familiarity with Trinity-specific competency testing and skills checklists
• Clear, professional communication and accurate clinical documentation

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you can stay healthy while you care for others
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Flexible scheduling options to help balance life and work
• Supportive team environment that values your expertise and growth
• Opportunities for continuing education and specialty competency development
• Paid time for mandatory onboarding requirements and credentialing support
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great people to the team

Travel Perks: Explore Hartford, CT

Explore downtown Hartford with the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art and the Connecticut Science Center for cultural outings. Enjoy strolls through Bushnell Park and the Elizabeth Park Rose Garden. Visit the Mark Twain House & Museum for a literary escape or grab great local eats in the neighborhoods near the river. Hartford also makes for easy weekend trips to Boston or New York City for a change of scenery.

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