Location: Sweetwater, TX

Start Date: 02-25-2026

End Date: 05-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating night 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, schedule cycles across the week with a typical pattern of 5 nights on/2 nights off followed by 2 nights on/5 nights off (schedule negotiable), night shift

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

• Deliver safe, high-quality critical care nursing to adult ICU patients and occasional pediatric patients
• Monitor and interpret patient data, respond quickly to changes in condition, and escalate when needed
• Administer medications, manage ventilators and critical care equipment, and follow advanced care protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists and interdisciplinary team members to develop and adjust plans of care
• Perform thorough assessments and document accurately to support continuity of care
• Provide compassionate education and support to patients and families during high-stress situations
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement and safety initiatives to keep standards high

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in state of practice or compact RN license as applicable
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required
• Experience working in an adult ICU; comfort with occasional pediatric assessment is important
• Comfort and competence with 12-hour night ICU shifts and independent decision-making
• Strong assessment, critical thinking and communication skills
• Professional, reliable, and able to collaborate effectively with a rural hospital team

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Active RN license required

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical care assessment and bedside monitoring
• Ventilator management and advanced airway support
• Medication administration and titration in critical care settings
• Familiarity with standard ICU equipment and electronic charting systems
• Ability to prioritize in high-acuity situations and multitask effectively
• Pediatric assessment basics for occasional younger patients

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• Housing assistance resources and help navigating local accommodations during your contract
• Licensure support and onboarding help so credentialing is one less thing to worry about
• Access to continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Paid time off so you can recharge on your off blocks
• A supportive ICU team that values your skills and input
• Flexible scheduling conversations — we try to work with your life as well as our unit needs
• Employee assistance resources and wellness support

Travel Perks: Explore Sweetwater, TX

Sweetwater offers true small-town charm with friendly local restaurants, community events, and the famous annual Rattlesnake Roundup. Enjoy easy drives to nearby Abilene for museums, dining and outdoor recreation, explore local parks and lakes for fishing or a quiet weekend, and experience authentic West Texas landscapes and hospitality when you are off shift.

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