Location: Richmond, VA

Start Date: 11-24-2025

End Date: 02-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; rotating night schedule (varies) — typically includes every 3rd weekend

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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

• Assess and monitor PCU patients with focused attention on cardiac status and telemetry
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone, Primacor, Dopamine) safely and confidently
• Respond rapidly to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns appropriately
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and execute patient-focused care plans
• Provide clear, compassionate education to patients and families about diagnoses and treatments
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses
• Support unit goals by contributing to a positive, team-oriented work environment

Qualifications

• Active RN license appropriate for practice in Virginia (state-specific licensure required)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience (PCU/telemetry or equivalent preferred)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (must-have)
• Proven telemetry experience and comfort managing cardiac patients
• Familiarity with cardiac drips and hemodynamic monitoring
• Strong time management, teamwork, and prioritization skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
• Cardiac care and post-surgical patient management
• Administration and titration of inotropic and antiarrhythmic drips
• Effective patient assessment and early recognition of clinical deterioration
• Clear clinical documentation and communication with interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced unit while maintaining patient-centered care

Benefits

• Generous travel perks and housing support to make your assignment comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and stipend options for contract RNs
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and other long-term benefits
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and both win
• A supportive, team-oriented culture where your contributions are recognized

Travel Perks: Explore Richmond, VA

Richmond offers a great mix of urban and outdoor activities. Explore the James River Park System and Belle Isle for trails and paddling, stroll Carytown for boutique shopping and eclectic dining, visit the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts for rotating exhibits, relax in the gardens at Maymont or Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, catch a show at historic theaters, and enjoy easy weekend drives to Williamsburg or the Chesapeake Bay beaches.

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