Location: Hartford, CT

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-24-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating shifts (day and night); 36 hours/week (every other week) with option to work up to 48 hours/week. Specific start/end times vary by unit and schedule.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 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, patient-centered nursing care on med/surg and telemetry patients
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and respond to telemetry changes promptly
• Administer medications and IV therapies safely and document thoroughly
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to develop and adjust care plans
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and discharge plans
• Perform unit-specific competency tasks and participate in required skills checklists
• Support rapid response and emergency interventions when needed

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license (license verification required)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Telemetry experience required; medical-surgical nursing experience required
• NIHSS preferred
• Completion of facility-specific competency testing and skills checklists

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation skills
• Proficient in medication administration and IV therapy management
• Solid clinical assessment, critical thinking, and prioritization
• Comfortable with electronic health record documentation
• Excellent communication and teamwork in fast-paced settings
• Ability to follow facility infection control and safety protocols

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you feel at home quickly
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage so you can focus on patients not paperwork
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Professional development and training opportunities to grow your clinical skills
• A supportive team culture that values your expertise and well-being
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great clinicians aboard
• Comprehensive onboarding and unit-specific competency testing for a smooth start

Travel Perks: Explore Hartford, CT

Hartford offers a great mix of culture and outdoor time. Explore the Mark Twain House, visit the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, stroll through Bushnell Park and the Elizabeth Park Rose Garden, or check out hands-on exhibits at the Connecticut Science Center. Enjoy dining and performing arts downtown at Hartford Stage, or take easy day trips to nearby cities like New Haven and Boston for museums, theaters, and regional eats.

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