Location: Houston, TX

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 06-08-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night schedule, 3x12-hour nights per week, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM NOC; specific nights vary by assignment and may include weekends

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

• Provide high-quality direct nursing care to adult medical-surgical and oncology patients on a locked corrections unit
• Float between oncology Med-Surg and PCU assignments as unit needs require
• Monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias, initiating appropriate interventions
• Administer and manage IV therapy, blood products, and central/peripheral lines
• Provide respiratory support including tracheostomy care, HFNC and non-invasive airway management
• Perform feeding tube care and manage pre/post hemodialysis needs
• Maintain accurate EPIC charting and use Pyxis for medication administration
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including pharmacy, PT, respiratory, and rapid response teams
• Ensure staff and patient safety while working in a secured corrections environment
• Participate in infection control and isolation precautions to protect patients and staff

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing (state licensure as required)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience within the last 3 years, with at least 1 year of current specialty experience for a clinical pass
• EPIC charting experience required; Pyxis medication system experience preferred
• Comfortable and experienced working in secure/corrections settings
• Experience with telemetry, medical-surgical care, IV therapy and phlebotomy
• Ability to manage blood product administration, PCA, and heparin protocols
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline
• Willingness to float to other MedSurg units within the James Cancer tower

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in EPIC documentation and Pyxis medication workflows
• Strong telemetry skills including dysrhythmia recognition and response
• IV therapy, PICC/central line care, phlebotomy and blood product administration
• Tracheostomy care, non-invasive airway support, HFNC and ABG interpretation
• Feeding tube care and management
• Pre/post hemodialysis knowledge and renal failure management
• Familiarity with insulin protocols and management of cardiac drips (no titration)
• Solid teamwork and communication skills for working with corrections officers and interdisciplinary teams
• Adherence to isolation precautions and infection control practices

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life Insurance and short-term disability options for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to rest, recharge, and explore your new city
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so staying compliant is simple
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that truly values your skills and safety
• Comprehensive orientation (72 hours) so you feel confident on day one

Travel Perks: Explore Houston, TX

Houston is a vibrant, diverse city with plenty to explore on your days off. Visit Space Center Houston and learn about NASA history, stroll through the Museum District to see the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Museum of Fine Arts, or relax in Buffalo Bayou Park and Hermann Park. Enjoy world-class dining and Tex-Mex, shop at The Galleria, catch a show in the Theater District, or take a short drive to Galveston for beaches and coastal charm. For a slower pace, explore the Heights neighborhood, local farmer markets, and riverside trails.

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