Location: Corpus Christi, TX

Start Date: 12-29-2025

End Date: 03-30-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; weekends as needed; 12-hour day shifts

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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 nursing care to med/surg and telemetry patients, managing patient needs and safety
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry and perform EKG interpretation to identify changes quickly
• Administer medications, maintain central lines, and manage urinary catheters with attention to infection prevention
• Perform IV insertions, NGT care, and Continuous Bladder Irrigation as required by patient condition
• Document patient care accurately and timely in the Meditech EHR to ensure continuity of care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient-centered care
• Manage assignments of 4-6 patients while prioritizing critical tasks and advocating for patient needs

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Minimum 1 year acute med/surg or telemetry experience within the last year (required)
• Comfort and ability to care for 4-6 patients at a time
• Experience with Meditech or similar EHR documentation
• Preferred: 2+ years telemetry experience and familiarity with PCI and CABG POD 2

Education

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Med/surg nursing principles and patient assessment
• IV insertion and peripheral access management
• Urinary catheter insertion and maintenance
• Central line maintenance and sterile technique
• Medication administration and safe medication practices
• Continuous Bladder Irrigation and NGT insertion/maintenance
• Clear communication with patients, families, and the care team
• Comfort working in a busy ED-holds/telemetry environment with up to 6:1 patient ratios

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can rest, recharge, and come back ready to care
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and support with relocation logistics
• A supportive team that values your skills and helps you thrive

Travel Perks: Explore Corpus Christi, TX

Corpus Christi sits on the Gulf of Mexico and offers great weekend options. Explore the Texas State Aquarium, tour the USS Lexington aircraft carrier museum, or relax on North Beach and Padre Island National Seashore. Enjoy coastal birdwatching, fishing charters, waterfront dining with fresh seafood, and local cultural spots like the Art Museum of South Texas. Short drives take you to charming Rockport-Fulton for galleries and birding. Plenty of outdoor recreation and coastal charm await when you are off shift.

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