Location: Fort Worth, TX

Start Date: 05-11-2025

End Date: 08-10-2025

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Day shift (days of week not specified)

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, high-quality nursing care for cardiovascular surgery patients before, during, and after procedures
• Monitor hemodynamics and telemetry closely, intervening promptly and communicating changes to the surgical and critical care teams
• Assist with perioperative and post-operative patient management, including wound care and drain management
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary staff to coordinate safe patient care
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and escalate concerns to ensure the best outcomes
• Educate patients and families about procedures, recovery expectations, and discharge planning
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement efforts and safety initiatives

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (eligible to work as an RN in Texas or via Nursing Licensure Compact)
• 1 year clinical experience (as stated in posting) — experience in cardiovascular surgery or related acute care is highly relevant
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required; ACLS preferred
• Comfort with travel nurse assignments and the flexibility to work on a contract/temporary basis
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of cardiovascular surgical patient care and post-operative management
• Skill with telemetry interpretation and hemodynamic monitoring
• Proficient in sterile technique, central line and drain care, and IV management
• Ability to triage, prioritize, and respond quickly in fast-paced surgical environments
• Effective patient and family education and bedside manner

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your move easy and comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant
• Professional development support — conferences and continuing education encouragement
• A supportive team culture that values your experience and voice
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great teammates on board
• Access to travel nurse resources and local coordinator support

Travel Perks: Explore Fort Worth, TX

Explore Fort Worth’s lively mix of Texas tradition and urban charm. Stroll Sundance Square for dining and nightlife, catch the twice-daily cattle drive and Old West vibe at the Fort Worth Stockyards, and enjoy world-class art at the Kimbell Art Museum and the Modern. Outdoor lovers will appreciate the Trinity Trails and Fort Worth Botanic Garden for weekend walks or runs. Foodies can dive into local barbecue and Tex-Mex, and downtown events and live music keep weekends entertaining. Close enough for quick trips to Dallas for even more shopping and culture.

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