Location: Richmond, VA

Start Date: 12-01-2026

End Date: 03-02-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days not specified, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Day 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

• Administer medications and perform med pass with accuracy and compassion
• Provide IV therapy and manage central/peripheral lines safely
• Perform tracheostomy care and PEG tube management for complex rehab patients
• Deliver wound care and pressure injury prevention using best practices
• Assist with mobility and transfers using Hoyer lifts and safe patient handling techniques
• Support peritoneal dialysis (PD) needs and collaborate with specialty teams
• Document thoroughly and efficiently in the EMR to ensure continuity of care
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary rehab team to create meaningful care plans
• Coach and mentor techs and support staff to maintain high-quality patient care

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license (eligible to practice in Virginia or via compact privilege)
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience; SNF background required
• Experience in rehab or med-surgical nursing with familiarity in telemetry a plus
• Proficiency with EMR documentation and electronic charting
• Comfort and competence with Hoyer lifts, trach care, PEG tube care, wound care, IV therapy, and PD
• Strong teamwork, communication skills, and a positive, patient-centered attitude
• Current BLS certification; other certifications encouraged as applicable

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Med pass and basic med-surgical nursing
• IV therapy and vascular access management
• Trach care and respiratory support knowledge
• Wound assessment and dressing techniques
• Hoyer lift operation and safe patient handling
• PEG tube care and enteral nutrition basics
• Peritoneal dialysis familiarity
• EMR proficiency and accurate clinical documentation
• Telemetry monitoring and interpreting basic cardiac rhythms

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you feel at home on assignment
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused on care
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for tomorrow while doing great work today
• Life insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make multi-state practice easier
• Travel reimbursement to cover the logistics of getting to Richmond
• Referral bonus program and a supportive team that truly values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Richmond, VA

Richmond is a vibrant city with great parks, culture, and food. Explore the James River Park System and stroll or paddle around Belle Isle. Spend weekends in the historic Fan district and Carytown for boutique shopping and eateries. Visit the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts for world-class exhibits, or explore Maymont’s gardens and animal exhibits for a peaceful break. For a quick getaway, drive to Colonial Williamsburg, Charlottesville, or Virginia Beach for varied weekend adventures.

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