Location: Northridge, CA

Start Date: 03-09-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts (examples: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM). Schedule varies by rotation, every-other-weekend required, first-to-float on shift as needed. Shift type: day (rotating)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $68 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 care to adult and pediatric patients in a fast-paced ER environment
• Perform rapid assessment and triage; initiate STEMI and stroke protocols when indicated
• Collaborate with physicians, mid-level providers, RTs, and monitor techs to deliver coordinated patient care
• Interpret telemetry and monitor strips and respond to changes in cardiac rhythm
• Troubleshoot ventilators at the bedside and coordinate with respiratory therapy for ongoing management
• Deliver timely sepsis recognition and interventions, including timely boluses for pediatric and adult patients
• Support behavioral health management and utilize tele-psych and crisis team resources when needed
• Document thoroughly in Cerner to maintain accurate, timely patient records

Qualifications

• Current RN license in California (active and in good standing)
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience, with strong Emergency Department experience preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS
• Comfortable with telemetry interpretation, ventilator troubleshooting, and phlebotomy familiarity
• Experience caring for both pediatric and adult patients; strong pediatric experience highly desired
• Ability to work a 4:1 ratio in a high-volume ED and manage multiple acuity levels
• Willingness to work every-other-weekend and major/minor holiday coverage per unit policy

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma required; BSN preferred but not required
• Unit-specific orientation: 3 days (2 days on-floor, 1 day with educator)

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in Emergency Nursing practices and rapid assessment
• Familiarity with trauma protocols (note: travelers typically not assigned primary trauma bays)
• Proven ability to recognize and rapidly respond to STEMI and stroke presentations
• Sepsis recognition and timely intervention skills for adults and children
• Comfort with Cerner (FirstNet) EMR charting and documentation
• Strong communication skills for working with multidisciplinary teams and family members
• Competence in reading monitor/telemetry strips and delegating appropriately to techs

Benefits

• Supportive team that values YOU — mentorship, collaboration, and a culture that’s actively improving
• Health benefits package including medical, dental and vision options
• Paid time off so you can actually recharge (because you deserve it)
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current and stress-free
• Comprehensive onboarding with a unit-specific 3-day orientation (2 days on-floor + 1 day with educator)
• Access to continuing education and specialty training (STEMI/stroke protocols, pediatric emergency care)
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates on board
• Travel conveniences — travel reimbursement support and help with licensure paperwork

Travel Perks: Explore Northridge, CA

Northridge sits in the heart of the San Fernando Valley — explore lovely O'Melveny Park for hiking and scenic views, stroll the California State University, Northridge (CSUN) campus, or shop and dine at the Northridge Fashion Center. When you crave a weekend escape, downtown Los Angeles, Universal Studios Hollywood, the Getty Center, and Santa Monica beaches are all an easy drive away — perfect for quick day trips or long weekends.

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