Location: Wichita, KS

Start Date: 09-03-2026

End Date: 12-03-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour night shift)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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 emergency nursing care to a diverse patient population in a 52-bed ED
• Rapidly assess, triage and prioritize patients to ensure timely, lifesaving interventions
• Initiate IV starts and administer medications safely using Alaris infusion pumps
• Manage sedations and pediatric patients with confidence and compassion
• Document thoroughly and accurately in the Meditech EMR to support continuity of care
• Collaborate with physicians, midlevels, techs and unit staff to maintain smooth ED workflow
• Advocate for patient experience and safety while working effectively in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Kansas RN license (required)
• Minimum 2 years RN experience, with Emergency Department experience preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (required)
• PALS and ENPC certifications (required)
• NIH Stroke Scale competency (NIH) required
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• TNCC and Meditech experience are nice-to-have
• Comfort working in large ED settings (52+ beds) and team nursing environments

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled at IV starts and medication administration
• Experience with sedation protocols and pediatric emergency care
• Proficient with Alaris infusion pumps and Meditech EMR
• Strong triage, assessment and critical thinking skills in ED workflow
• Excellent communication, teamwork and patient advocacy abilities
• Ability to maintain composure and prioritize in a fast-paced emergency setting

Benefits

• Generous housing support for travel RNs to make your stay comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings opportunities to plan for your future
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to make credentialing easier
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and relocation support for contract starts
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and everyone wins
• A supportive, fast-paced ED team that values your skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Wichita, KS

Wichita is a friendly Midwest hub with plenty to explore between shifts. Stroll the scenic Arkansas River waterfront and snap photos at the iconic Keeper of the Plains, wander through Botanica Wichita’s beautiful gardens, or enjoy dinner and nightlife in Old Town. For a culture fix, check out the Wichita Art Museum or catch a show at the Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center. Weekend road trips are easy — visit the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, explore the Flint Hills and Tallgrass Prairie, or take a longer drive to Kansas City or Oklahoma City for museums and big-city eats.

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