Location: Chattanooga, TN

Start Date: 03-16-2026

End Date: 06-15-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts, typical day shift 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM; schedule includes call rotations and may include weekends (day-focused schedule with rotation)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $51 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 post-anesthesia care to surgical patients, ensuring safe recovery and smooth transitions
• Continuously monitor vital signs and bedside monitors, intervening promptly for hemodynamic changes
• Manage invasive lines such as arterial lines and assist with airway support as needed
• Collaborate closely with anesthesia, surgeons, and the PACU team to coordinate patient care
• Accurately document patient assessments and interventions in Meditech
• Educate patients and families about immediate post-op care and recovery expectations
• Contribute to a positive patient experience and unit goals, including OAS CAHPS initiatives
• Support unit teamwork in an environment staffed by RNs without dedicated tech or unit secretary support

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in the state (required)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; at least 1 year of ICU or PACU experience (explicit requirement)
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications (required)
• Experience with bedside monitors, arterial line management and post-op nursing skills
• Meditech documentation experience preferred
• CCRN and CAPA certifications preferred but not required
• Comfort working in a fast-paced PACU with a 1:2 patient ratio and limited ancillary staff

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong post-anesthesia assessment and recovery skills
• Familiarity with invasive monitoring (A-lines) and bedside monitoring systems
• Basic airway/respiratory support knowledge and ability to assist with intubations when required
• Proficient documentation practices in electronic health records (Meditech)
• Ability to prioritize and triage patients in a dynamic PACU environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork when coordinating with anesthesia and surgical teams
• Adaptability to rotating 12-hour schedules and call rotations

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and short-term disability options
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you compliant
• Referral bonus program for bringing great teammates onboard
• A supportive team culture that values your skills and growth
• Access to professional development and training opportunities

Travel Perks: Explore Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga is a fantastic place to explore between shifts: hike or drive up Lookout Mountain to visit Rock City and Ruby Falls, stroll the scenic Tennessee Riverwalk and Walnut Street Bridge, enjoy the award-winning Tennessee Aquarium downtown, check out local breweries and eateries on the North Shore, or catch live music and cultural events. Weekend road trips to Nashville or Atlanta are easy for a change of scenery.

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