Location: Brownsville, TX

Start Date: 09-02-2026

End Date: 12-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; rotating schedule that includes 2 weekends per schedule (no on-call required)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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 high-quality emergency nursing care for high-acuity patients using ESI triage and evidence-based practice
• Perform critical procedures such as IV insertion, EKG acquisition, splinting, wound care, and medication administration
• Support moderate sedation and assist with intubation, rapid sequence intubation, CPR and full code response when needed
• Recognize and activate cardiac alert, STEMI, stroke and sepsis protocols to improve patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the Meditech EMR and communicate effectively across the care team
• Coordinate patient transport and handoffs to higher levels of care, ensuring safe transitions
• Implement infection control and isolation protocols to protect patients and staff
• Use strong critical thinking to triage, prioritize and reassess patients in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (able to work in Texas; compact privilege helpful) — current RN status required
• Minimum 5 years of recent Emergency Department experience in a high-acuity setting
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications (TNCC preferred; ENPC and CPI required or highly desired)
• Demonstrated experience with trauma care, cardiac alerts, STEMI, stroke and sepsis management
• Strong triage skills using ESI and excellent critical thinking under pressure
• Reliable, team-oriented, punctual and compassionate with excellent patient-centered communication
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with Meditech electronic health records and timely documentation practices
• ESI triage methodology and rapid prioritization skills
• Trauma assessment and stabilization, including splinting and wound care
• Advanced cardiac and respiratory support skills: EKG recognition, ACLS algorithms, intubation assistance
• Moderate sedation protocols and patient monitoring
• Infection control, isolation procedures and safe patient transport coordination
• Strong situational awareness, teamwork and communication in emergency settings

Benefits

• All the travel perks you expect — housing support and travel reimbursement to make the move easier
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you get onboarded quickly
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage so you can take care of yourself while you care for others
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts
• 401(k) retirement savings options to plan for the future
• Professional development support and access to specialty training (TNCC/ENPC refreshers, etc.)
• A supportive team that values your critical thinking and experience
• Referral bonus program and career growth opportunities

Travel Perks: Explore Brownsville, TX

Brownsville is your gateway to year-round sunshine and cultural flavor — explore the Gladys Porter Zoo, stroll historic downtown Brownsville, birdwatch at the Sabal Palm Audubon Sanctuary and Resaca de la Palma, or take a short drive to the sandy beaches and vibrant nightlife of South Padre Island. History buffs will enjoy Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, and food lovers will savor authentic Tex-Mex and coastal cuisine. Weekend road trips to nearby Gulf beaches, nature preserves and small coastal towns make this a fun spot to recharge between shifts.

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