Location: Plano, TX

Start Date: 10-27-2025

End Date: 01-26-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Variable schedule, 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (day shift; schedule may include weekends)

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 expert post-operative and critical cardiac care for CVICU patients
• Continuously monitor hemodynamics and respond to changes with timely interventions
• Administer and titrate vasoactive medications and advanced therapies per protocol
• Manage invasive lines, ventilators, and other critical support devices
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary team members to optimize outcomes
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately and professionally
• Educate patients and families about care plans and recovery expectations with compassion

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Texas or eligibility through compact licensure
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU or cardiac ICU experience (as listed in the job data)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Critical care certification such as CCRN is a plus
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening, and to meet facility onboarding requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN); BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of post-operative cardiac care and CVICU protocols
• Proficiency in hemodynamic monitoring and arterial/central line management
• Experience with ventilator management and weaning in the critical care setting
• Solid ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and respond to dysrhythmias
• Excellent critical thinking, prioritization, and communication skills for fast-paced care

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel stay comfy and convenient
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage so you can take care of yourself while you take care of others
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance for peace of mind
• Paid time off to rest, recharge, and explore your assignment city
• Travel reimbursement and support for contract-related expenses
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant and mobile
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• A supportive unit culture that values your skills, input, and well-being

Travel Perks: Explore Plano, TX

Explore Plano and the North Dallas area during your assignment. Enjoy scenic walks and mountain biking at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve or unwind at Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve. Shop, dine, and people-watch in the lively Legacy West and Shops at Legacy districts. History and local flavor await at the Heritage Farmstead Museum. For quick weekend escapes, downtown Dallas is a short drive away with museums, live music, sports events, and a vibrant food scene. Easy access to DFW and Love Field airports makes travel in and out a breeze.

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