Location: College Station, TX

Start Date: 02-09-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Shift Type: 12-hour night shifts (NOC), every other weekend, rotating holidays; primarily nights with occasional day float/assignments as needed (exact clock-in/out times vary by unit)

Hours per Week: 36

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 expert, compassionate care for neonates in a Level III NICU — manage complex respiratory and prematurity cases
• Attend deliveries, complete newborn admissions, and support couplet care when required
• Operate and manage ventilators, HFNC, BCPAP, NIPPV and other respiratory support modalities
• Perform UVC/UAC management, chest tube care, and ELBW infant management with meticulous attention to detail
• Collaborate with neonatology providers and consult with regional partners (Texas Children’s) for elevated cases
• Perform observational assessments, CCHD screening, car seat studies and other discharge-readiness tasks
• Document clinical care accurately in MEDITECH and communicate clearly during handoffs
• Follow AWHONN staffing guidelines and unit policies to maintain safe nurse:patient ratios

Qualifications

• Current RN license (eligible to practice in Texas preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of Level III or IV NICU experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, NRP-advanced, STABLE — must be current before coming onsite
• Proven proficiency with NC, HFNC, BCPAP, ventilators, chest tubes, UVC/UAC and ELBW infant care
• Delivery experience highly preferred
• Comfortable with couplet care and assisting Mother-Baby when needed
• Able to work 12-hour night shifts, every-other-weekend, and rotate holidays

Education

• Active RN license (state-specific as required)
• BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong neonatal assessment and clinical decision-making skills
• Ventilator and advanced respiratory support management
• Umbilical line (UVC/UAC) and chest tube care
• Care for extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants
• Familiarity with AWHONN staffing guidelines and neonatology workflows
• Experience with MEDITECH or similar electronic charting systems
• Ability to assist with procedures, draw labs, and perform newborn observation assessments
• Team communication, prioritization, and the ability to function in high-acuity settings

Benefits

• Supportive team culture that values your skills and well-being — you won’t be just a number
• Hands-on specialty experience in a Level III NICU working with complex neonatal cases
• Paid orientation and structured onboarding so you feel confident from day one
• Professional development opportunities and licensure assistance to keep your credentials current
• Flexible self-scheduling (balanced by management) so you have input into your life outside work
• Access to robust clinical collaboration — neonatology coverage 24/7 and partnerships with tertiary centers
• A predictable every-other-weekend schedule to help you plan your personal time
• A dress code that keeps things simple: navy scrubs and a professional unit appearance

Travel Perks: Explore College Station, TX

Explore the vibrant college-town energy of College Station: catch a game or walk the Texas A&M campus and Kyle Field, visit the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum, stroll historic downtown Bryan for local dining and breweries, enjoy outdoor time at Lake Bryan and nearby parks, or take short weekend drives to Austin or Houston for big-city eats and concerts — plenty to do when you’re off shift!

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