Location: Fort Worth, TX

Start Date: 05-11-2025

End Date: 08-10-2025

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days not specified, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Day shift

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 safe, compassionate nursing care to cardiovascular surgery patients before, during, and after procedures
• Monitor hemodynamic status and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the perioperative team to deliver coordinated care
• Administer medications, manage drains/tubes, and perform wound assessments with attention to sterile technique
• Educate patients and families about procedures, recovery expectations, and discharge planning
• Document accurate, timely patient records and communicate changes in condition to the care team

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of Texas (compact license holders should verify eligibility)
• Minimum 1 year of recent clinical nursing experience (cardiac or surgical experience highly relevant)
• BLS required; ACLS and specialty cardiac surgery certifications preferred
• Current Basic/Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications or willingness to obtain
• Ability to pass hospital credentialing and background checks required for travel assignments

Education

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

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, post-op cardiac care, and monitoring equipment
• Skillful in hemodynamic monitoring, telemetry interpretation, and ICU-level assessments
• Familiarity with sterile technique, surgical drains, chest tube management, and ventilator basics
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in high-acuity perioperative settings
• Good clinical judgment, prioritization, and the ability to remain calm under pressure

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help you feel at home while you're on assignment
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you can stay healthy while caring for others
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and additional protections for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts and assignments
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to make onboarding easy
• Clinical support and a collaborative team that values your expertise
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together

Travel Perks: Explore Fort Worth, TX

Explore Fort Worth’s unique Texas charm on your off days: stroll through the historic Stockyards National Historic District for rodeo culture and Western heritage, enjoy world-class art at the Kimbell Art Museum, relax in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, or catch live music and dining at Sundance Square. Outdoor lovers will enjoy Trinity Trails and Panther Island; the Fort Worth Zoo is a great weekend destination, and Dallas is just a short drive away for additional dining and entertainment options.

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