Location: Redding, CA

Start Date: 03-03-2026

End Date: 07-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour rotating shifts. Days: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM; Nights: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM. Every-other-week (EOW) pattern with a weekend requirement of 3 weekend shifts in a 4-week cycle (Sat/Sun days; Fri/Sat nights). Night-focused assignments available (12-hour nights, EOW).

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $88 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, compassionate nursing care for laboring mothers, postpartum patients, and newborns in a Level III NICU setting
• Perform continuous fetal surveillance using Fetal Link and Philips FHM and interpret findings to inform care decisions
• Manage a diverse acuity mix from low to high risk deliveries and coordinate safe transfers when surgical intervention is needed
• Respond promptly to emergencies and collaborate with laborists and multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes
• Maintain accurate patient documentation in Cerner and follow unit-specific protocols and California nurse-to-patient ratios
• Participate in unit rotations including occasional peds/couplet care or NICU feeders & growers when clinically appropriate
• Serve as a dependable team member for weekend and holiday rotations, supporting continuity of care with permanent staff

Qualifications

• Active RN license eligible to practice in California
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care nursing experience (L&D, Telemetry, Emergency, or Critical Care experience highly valued)
• Current BLS, ACLS and NRP certifications required
• Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification required (or able to obtain)
• AWHONN certification or equivalent OB specialty training preferred
• Able to pass a proctored onsite Dysrhythmia Test (PASS/FAIL) on day one
• Up-to-date COVID vaccination as required by the facility

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — BSN not required
• Active California RN license

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with Cerner electronic medical records and fetal surveillance systems (Fetal Link, Philips FHM)
• Strong fetal monitoring interpretation and labor management skills
• Comfort with telemetry basics, emergency response, and critical care principles
• Experience with couplet care and basic NICU feeders & growers care is a plus
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making under pressure
• Familiarity with California nurse staffing ratios and unit-specific workflows

Benefits

• Generous travel support and assistance to make your assignment smooth and stress-free
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options so you stay healthy while you care for others
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and both win
• A supportive clinical team with dedicated supervisors and team leads who value your expertise
• On-site resources 24/7: RT and pharmacy available around the clock
• Scrubs provided on-site so you can pack lighter and focus on patients

Travel Perks: Explore Redding, CA

Explore the great outdoors in and around Redding. Hike or bike the Sacramento River Trail and visit the iconic Sundial Bridge and Turtle Bay Exploration Park. Take weekend trips to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area for kayaking, swimming, and scenic trails or head north to Shasta Lake and Shasta Dam for boating and fishing. For a mountain escape, Mt. Shasta and Lassen Volcanic National Park are within driving distance for camping, climbing, and breathtaking views. Local cafes, farmers markets, and small-town charm make off-shift time relaxing and fun.

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