Location: McKinney, TX

Start Date: 11-24-2025

End Date: 02-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Night); every other weekend, no on-call when not scheduled

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 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, evidence-based nursing care to newborns in the nursery, including routine assessments and documentation
• Manage Level 2 neonatal care needs such as phototherapy and blood sugar monitoring with confidence
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Educate and support families on newborn care, feeding, and safe sleep practices in a warm, approachable way
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation using Meditech and CPN systems
• Monitor patient ratios and escalate concerns to charge nurse or provider to ensure safe staffing
• Participate in unit initiatives and quality improvement efforts to enhance newborn outcomes

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with relevant newborn nursery experience
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience (per job posting)
• Current BLS certification (required)
• NRP certification (required)
• STABLE certification (required)
• Mother-baby experience is highly preferred
• Comfortable using Meditech and CPN EMR systems
• Warm, patient-centered communication style; team-focused and adaptable for night shifts

Knowledge & Skills

• Newborn assessment and routine newborn care
• Level 2 neonatal care: phototherapy and blood sugar monitoring
• Familiarity with nursery patient ratios (approximately 1:5-6)
• Proficiency with Meditech and CPN electronic medical records
• Strong family education and discharge teaching skills
• Ability to triage newborn concerns and collaborate with neonatal providers
• Comfort working night shift environments and maintaining clinical vigilance

Benefits

• Comfortable travel assignment perks including generous housing support options
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make paperwork easier
• Travel reimbursement and relocation support for your move
• Flexible PTO so you can recharge between shifts
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical judgment
• Access to continuing education and training opportunities
• Employee referral program and professional development resources

Travel Perks: Explore McKinney, TX

McKinney offers a charming historic downtown filled with boutique shops, coffee houses, and restaurants to explore on your days off. Enjoy outdoor time at nearby Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary or Erwin Park for hiking and trails. For a quick city escape, downtown Dallas is an easy drive where you can visit museums, live music venues, and larger dining scenes. Local farmers markets, seasonal festivals, and pleasant neighborhoods make McKinney a great base for a travel assignment.

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