Location: Derry, NH

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; schedule varies and may include every-other-weekend coverage (primarily day shift; may float to MedSurg, ICU for border patients, or ED holds)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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 PCU nursing care to a 20-bed unit, keeping patients safe and comfortable
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and intervene promptly—your dysrhythmia recognition skills matter
• Manage critical IV drips and titratable medications with precision and vigilance
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and carry out patient-focused plans of care
• Educate patients and families about procedures, condition changes, and discharge planning
• Document care accurately in the Expanse EMR and communicate handoffs clearly at shift change
• Float to MedSurg, ICU (for border patients), or the ED as needed while maintaining high standards of care

Qualifications

• Active RN (Registered Nurse) credentials appropriate for practice (state license or compact as applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of PCU experience (candidates without PCU experience will not be considered)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (required)
• NIAH certification (required)
• Strong dysrhythmia recognition and critical drip/IV infusion management experience
• Comfortable using Expanse (EMR) and familiar with GE cardiac monitoring and Hospira IV pumps
• Team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously when needed

Knowledge & Skills

• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia identification
• IV infusion/drip titration and critical drip management
• Post- and pre-cardiac cath care and pacer patient management (preferred)
• Experience with Expanse EMR documentation
• Ability to manage a 4:1 patient ratio in a progressive care environment
• Comfort floating to MedSurg, ICU, and ED holds when necessary

Benefits

• Generous housing and travel support to make your contract comfortable and stress-free
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options so you can stay healthy on and off the clock
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current and hassle-free
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• 401K retirement savings plan and other long-term benefits
• Referral bonus program — share the love and earn rewards when your friends join
• Travel reimbursement and local accommodation assistance for contract nurses
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your critical skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Derry, NH

Explore charming Derry and the scenic seacoast and mountains within easy reach. Stroll or bike the Derry Rail Trail, enjoy local cafes and restaurants in town, or take a short drive to Manchester for more dining and entertainment. For weekend adventures, head to Portsmouth and the New Hampshire seacoast or drive north to the White Mountains for hiking, lakes, and fresh air. Plenty of day-trip options and New England charm await between shifts.

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