Location: Mesquite, TX

Start Date: 03-16-2026

End Date: 06-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 6:45 AM - 7:00 PM, 3x12 schedule (36 hours/week); specific days vary (typically three 12-hour day shifts per week)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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 compassionate mother-baby and postpartum nursing care, prioritizing safe recovery and evidence-based practice
• Perform fetal monitoring and maternal assessments, interpreting strips and escalating concerns promptly
• Conduct newborn assessments and support initial postpartum bonding and breastfeeding education
• Document thoroughly and accurately in EPIC, ensuring continuity of care and regulatory compliance
• Assist with vaginal exams and postpartum procedures as indicated by scope and facility protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate individualized patient plans
• Respond to emergencies using ACLS/NRP protocols when needed and participate in unit readiness activities
• Teach and coach patients and families on postpartum care, newborn care, and discharge planning

Qualifications

• Current, valid RN license (Nursys verification)
• BLS required; NRP and ACLS required or strongly preferred
• Fetal heart monitoring certification preferred (AWHONN or equivalent)
• Demonstrated mother-baby and postpartum clinical experience
• Comfortable and proficient charting in EPIC
• Ability to pass required competency testing (Prime exams and skills checklist) and standard health screenings/vaccinations

Education

• BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of mother-baby physiology and postpartum care
• Skilled in fetal monitoring interpretation and documentation
• Proficient with EPIC electronic health record charting
• Competent in newborn assessment, basic newborn care and safety
• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• Ability to prioritize, triage, and escalate clinical issues quickly
• Familiarity with infection control, medication administration, and unit-based protocols

Benefits

• Travel-friendly support — licensure assistance and Nursys verification guidance to keep your credentials shipshape
• Generous travel reimbursements and help finding local housing (we’ll help you settle in so you can focus on patients)
• Medical, dental & vision options to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Professional development — access to required competency testing and specialty training (EPIC, fetal monitoring, etc.)
• A collaborative team that values your experience in mother-baby and postpartum care
• Licensing and certification reimbursement support
• Work-life balance with a predictable 3x12 schedule

Travel Perks: Explore Mesquite, TX

This travel assignment places you in Mesquite, just east of Dallas — enjoy the Mesquite Championship Rodeo, local golf courses, and Town East Mall for shopping. When you want a city day, Dallas is a short drive away with attractions like the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden, White Rock Lake, Deep Ellum’s lively dining scene, and museums downtown. For weekend escapes, Arlington (home to major sports and entertainment venues) and Lake Ray Hubbard are nearby for boating and outdoor time.

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