Location: Hood River, OR

Start Date: 05-11-2026

End Date: 11-09-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, every other weekend required

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $78 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 compassionate, evidence-based care across labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum (LDRP) for low-risk perinatal patients
• Deliver 1:1 care during active labor and maintain 1:3 postpartum ratios following AWHONN staffing standards
• Continuously monitor fetal status and recognize and treat abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Document patient care accurately and promptly in Epic
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology and social services to optimize patient outcomes
• Float between units and facilities as needed to meet patient care demands
• Maintain required certifications and participate in unit orientation and ongoing education

Qualifications

• Current RN license (eligible to work in Oregon)
• BLS required; NRP required
• Minimum 2 years LDRP experience preferred (2 years explicitly noted)
• Experience with fetal monitoring and triage; recognition and treatment of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
• Comfortable charting in Epic (preferred)
• Reliable vehicle required for this assignment and regional floating

Knowledge & Skills

• Labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum nursing (LDRP)
• Postpartum care and neonatal age group familiarity
• Fetal monitoring and interpretation of fetal heart rate patterns
• Proficiency with Epic electronic charting
• Triage skills and the ability to prioritize in busy unit settings
• Follows AWHONN staffing standards and unit patient ratio expectations

Benefits

• Comfortable onboarding with a 36-hour orientation so you feel confident from day one
• Hotel provided when floating consecutive shifts to keep you rested on the road
• No parking fees at the facility for easy, stress-free commutes
• Support for licensure and charting with Epic experience appreciated
• Opportunity to work at a Level III Trauma Center and a teaching hospital for strong professional growth
• A supportive interdisciplinary team including respiratory, pharmacy, radiology and social services
• Flexible floating assignments across regional facilities for variety and experience
• Paid time off and benefits vary by employer - ask your recruiter for details

Travel Perks: Explore Hood River, OR

Hood River sits in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, so your downtime can be epic. Try world-class windsurfing and kitesurfing on the river, hike scenic trails and waterfalls like Multnomah Falls, explore local wineries and fruit orchards, and enjoy craft breweries and a charming downtown strip. Mount Hood is close for skiing and lake adventures, and day trips to Portland or the Oregon coast are easy for weekend escapes. If you like outdoor recreation and scenic drives, this place will keep you busy and recharged.

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