Location: Philadelphia, PA

Start Date: 02-15-2026

End Date: 05-16-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

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

• Assess patients quickly and thoroughly using the nursing process to guide care
• Develop and implement individualized care plans that prioritize safety and outcomes
• Provide hands-on emergency and telemetry care, responding accurately to clinical changes
• Communicate effectively with physicians and the care team about patient status and diagnostic results
• Teach patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and discharge plans with compassion
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in all interactions and documentation
• Guide and support other nursing personnel to uphold professional standards of care
• Follow EMTALA and mandatory reporting requirements for patient safety and compliance

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN license (required)
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting; Emergency Department experience preferred
• Current BLS certificate required upon hire and must be maintained
• ACLS required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained
• PALS and/or ENPC required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation certification within 30 days of hire
• CEN preferred; BSN preferred
• Additional certifications like NRP and DCI/BVP are a plus

Education

• Current and valid RN license (required)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong patient assessment and telemetry monitoring skills
• Care planning and implementation with a focus on emergency interventions
• Ability to deliver emergency care and respond to rapid clinical changes
• Experience with patient/family teaching and clear clinical communication
• Understanding of EMTALA and mandatory reporting for abuse
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and professional nursing standards
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your temporary home comfortable and stress-free
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less thing to worry about
• Travel reimbursement to help with relocation expenses
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts
• Supportive team environment that values your expertise and well-being
• Access to professional development and specialty skills training
• Referral bonus program for bringing great clinicians onto the team

Travel Perks: Explore Philadelphia, PA

Explore the best of Philadelphia while on assignment. Hike or bike the scenic Wissahickon Valley and Fairmount Park, enjoy the shops and restaurants in Manayunk, and visit world-class museums and historic sites in Center City. Grab a cheesesteak, stroll the waterfront, or take quick weekend trips to nearby beaches or major cities for a change of pace.

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