Location: Tacoma, WA

Start Date: 03-09-2026

End Date: 06-08-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days, 06:00 AM - 06:30 PM (Day shift), every other weekend, occasional holidays

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $65 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

• Assess vascular access needs and develop safe, patient-centered plans of care
• Place peripheral IVs and ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs with precision and compassion
• Perform midline and PICC placements and provide port access as needed
• Execute central line dressing changes using strict sterile technique to reduce infection risk
• Troubleshoot IV and vascular access issues promptly and escalate appropriately
• Document thoroughly and accurately in EPIC to support continuity of care
• Educate patients and families about vascular access devices and aftercare instructions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and hospital leadership to optimize vascular access practices

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Washington (or compact license where applicable)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, preferably with vascular access or IV therapy experience
• Strong peripheral IV and ultrasound-guided IV skills required; PICC and midline placement highly preferred
• VABC certification preferred but not required
• Comfortable charting in EPIC and working in an acute care tertiary hospital environment
• Professional, patient-focused communication and strong clinical decision-making skills

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in peripheral IV insertion and ultrasound-guided IV techniques
• Skill in PICC and midline placement and port access procedures
• Strong sterile technique and central line dressing change proficiency
• Vascular anatomy knowledge and infection prevention best practices
• IV troubleshooting, assessment, and device maintenance
• Proficient documentation skills in EPIC and accurate clinical reporting
• Ability to teach patients and staff, and collaborate across disciplines

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your vascular access expertise is valued and celebrated
• Flexible 12-hour day shift schedule to help you balance life and work
• Comprehensive onboarding with department-specific orientation so you hit the ground confident
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required certifications
• Paid time off to recharge and show up at your best
• Professional development opportunities and skills training, including ultrasound-guided IV and PICC education
• Referral bonus program to reward bringing great colleagues on board
• A caring workplace culture that prioritizes safety, teamwork, and patient-centered care

Travel Perks: Explore Tacoma, WA

Tacoma is a gem on Puget Sound with lots to explore between shifts. Enjoy waterfront walks at Point Defiance Park, visit the Museum of Glass and Tacoma Art Museum for inspiring exhibits, and check out LeMay - America’s Car Museum. Outdoor lovers can day-trip to scenic Mount Rainier National Park for hiking and photography, or take a short drive or ferry ride up to Seattle for bigger-city restaurants, music, and museums. Local breweries, tasty seafood, and waterfront trails make weekends feel like mini getaways.

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