Location: Plano, TX

Start Date: 05-11-2025

End Date: 08-10-2025

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights (schedule varies), 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; includes night shifts and 2 weekends per pay period

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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 expert critical care to patients in the Burn/Trauma/Surgical ICU, maintaining high standards of safety and compassion
• Manage complex critical care equipment and interventions, including EVDs and massive transfusion protocols
• Perform advanced wound care and participate in interdisciplinary care planning to optimize patient outcomes
• Respond effectively in codes and emergency situations, acting with calm and decisive leadership
• Document patient care accurately in Meditech and communicate clearly with the care team and families
• Maintain appropriate patient ratios (typically 2:1 for ICU) and prioritize care in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate with the unit team, offer support to colleagues, and assist with safe patient transfers and discharges

Qualifications

• Active RN license (required)
• Minimum 1 year of ICU or critical care experience (experience in Trauma, Burn, or Surgical ICU strongly preferred)
• BSN preferred
• CCRN preferred
• Comfortable with Meditech EMR and critical care equipment
• Ability to work night shifts and meet weekend coverage requirements
• Team-oriented, strong communication and critical thinking skills

Education

• Active RN license (required)
• BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of critical care nursing principles and ICU protocols
• Experience with wound care, EVD management, codes, and massive transfusion protocols
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR for documentation and charting
• Ability to manage critical care equipment and monitors with confidence
• Excellent communication, clinical judgment, and teamwork skills
• Comfort managing a typical ICU patient ratio of 2:1

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your move easy
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge and enjoy life outside work
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and support for travel logistics
• A supportive, team-based culture that values your contributions
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship

Travel Perks: Explore Plano, TX

As a travel RN in Plano you’ll be close to vibrant dining and shopping at Legacy West and The Shops at Legacy, and you can explore the scenic trails and overlooks at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve. Historic Downtown Plano offers boutique shops and weekend farmers markets. Nearby Frisco has sports and entertainment options including The Star and Stonebriar Centre, and downtown Dallas is a short drive away for museums, the Dallas Arts District, Klyde Warren Park, and a lively restaurant scene—perfect for weekend adventures.

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