Location: Keene, New Hampshire

Start Date: 03-16-2026

End Date: 06-15-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour night shifts (NOC). Specific clock-in/clock-out times and days not specified in the posting; schedule is nights with a 36-hour guarantee. Shift accommodation requests (block scheduling, etc.) will NOT be considered.

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

• Coordinate total nursing care for adult-geriatric patients, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate treatment
• Provide patient and family teaching to support recovery and continuity of care after discharge
• Lead and collaborate with ancillary nursing and interdisciplinary team members to uphold professional nursing standards
• Float to assigned units (Thompson Unit and Kingsbury custodial patients) as needed, adjusting care approach to varied acuity and ratios
• Utilize Epic to document care, communicate with providers, and maintain accurate patient records
• Demonstrate clinical judgment in responding to changes in patient condition and escalating when appropriate

Qualifications

• Active New Hampshire RN license or Compact RN license (New Hampshire license must be in-hand at profile upload)
• Minimum 2+ years Med-Surg nursing experience (required)
• Active American Heart Association BLS (required)
• Active American Heart Association ACLS (required)
• Experience with Epic EMR (required)
• Willingness to float to Thompson Unit and Kingsbury custodial patient assignments (required)
• Traveler must have own vehicle and include permanent address in profile
• One supervisory signed reference from within the past two years and a current Med-Surg skills checklist (within 1 year) required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong Med-Surg clinical skills and adult-geriatric patient care experience
• Patient and family education techniques to support safe transitions and self-care
• Care coordination across teams and ancillary services
• Ability to work independently on night shift while collaborating with the broader clinical team
• Comfort managing higher patient ratios and lower-acuity custodial patients when floated
• Proficiency with Epic for charting, orders, and interdisciplinary communication

Benefits

• Supportive travel assignment with a helpful team and clear expectations — you won’t be left guessing your schedule
• Traveler-friendly onboarding and fast compliance turnaround (medical/occ health items required within 5 days of offer acceptance)
• Access to Epic EMR experience to sharpen your charting and coordination skills
• Professional dress guidance — bring your own traveler scrubs (no logos) for a polished look
• Certifications matter here — BLS and ACLS are required and the team values your skills
• A collaborative environment where leadership, teaching, and patient-centered care are part of the daily routine
• Clear submission/profile requirements so qualified candidates move quickly through the process
• A regional referral center setting that supports professional growth and diverse adult-geriatric experience

Travel Perks: Explore Keene, New Hampshire

Keene is a charming New England hub for outdoor lovers — hike Mt. Monadnock (just 14 miles away), explore scenic covered bridges, and enjoy numerous local trails and parks. The downtown area offers historic shops, local eateries, and community events. With easy access to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene and being roughly 110 miles from both Boston and Hartford, you can plan weekend getaways to big-city attractions or settle into peaceful nature escapes between shifts.

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