Location: Woodland, CA

Start Date: 03-03-2026

End Date: 06-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM; every other weekend (EOW); holidays rotate with core staff; self-scheduling with schedules released 4 weeks in advance (night shift)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $74 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 critical care to adult ICU patients, managing complex medical needs and ventilators
• Interpret EKG strips and monitor telemetry to quickly identify and respond to changes
• Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, respiratory therapists, and pharmacy for coordinated patient care
• Float to sister facilities and the MedSurg unit as needed while maintaining safe patient ratios (1:1–1:2)
• Serve as charge nurse when assigned (break relief, coordination), and support nursing aides as census dictates
• Complete bedside report and Cerner charting with accuracy and timeliness
• Participate in self-scheduling, accept occasional extra shifts or OT, and support holiday rotation

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of ICU / critical care nursing experience
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NIHSS, PALS (AHA)
• Demonstrated competency in ventilator management and EKG interpretation
• Relias Dys exam required prior to acceptance (must be completed within 24–48 hours of acceptance unless taken within the last 12 months); two attempts allowed
• Two supervisory references required at submittal (charge acceptable): one within 12 months and one within 3 years
• Able to float to sister facilities and MedSurg when needed

Education

• Active RN license required (BSN not required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong critical care assessment and clinical decision-making
• Ventilator settings, weaning principles, and troubleshooting
• Telemetry monitoring and EKG strip interpretation
• Experience with Cerner EMR for accurate documentation
• Comfort working in 12-hour night ICU shifts and adapting to floating
• Charge nurse duties and team coordination during shift

Benefits

• Generous travel perks and local support to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make renewals easier
• Paid time off so you can rest, recharge, and avoid burnout
• Travel reimbursement and help with placement logistics for contract nurses
• Professional development resources and access to Relias training
• A supportive team environment where your ICU skills are valued
• Flexible shift swapping and self-scheduling so you can balance life and work

Travel Perks: Explore Woodland, CA

Woodland is a charming small city with a historic downtown, local cafes, and a friendly community vibe. You're a short drive from Sacramento and Davis — pop over to the UC Davis Arboretum, explore museums and farm-to-fork dining in Sacramento, or take weekend trips to nearby parks and hiking areas. Wine country (Napa/Yolo) and the scenic Sacramento River Delta are within easy reach for day trips. If you prefer outdoor time, enjoy regional trails, nearby lakes, and local farmer’s markets to savor fresh produce.

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