Location: Sacramento, CA

Start Date: 03-31-2026

End Date: 06-30-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts — Days: 05:45 AM - 05:45 PM; Nights: 05:45 PM - 05:45 AM (12-hr shifts). Schedule includes every-other-weekend rotation and holiday rotation; self-scheduling with manager finalization; schedules posted 4 weeks in advance.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $84 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 high-acuity cardiovascular surgical ICU bedside care for pre- and fresh postop CABG, IABP, TAVR, CRRT, Swan monitoring and other critical cardiac cases
• Perform thorough bedside report and handoffs to maintain continuity and patient safety
• Interpret telemetry and EKG strips accurately and act promptly on changes in rhythm
• Manage mechanical ventilation and titrate critical drips per protocol and physician orders
• Collaborate with hospitalists/intensivists, RT, and pharmacy for 24/7 acute care delivery
• Float to other Sacramento facilities as needed while maintaining high standards of care
• Serve as break relief when assigned as Charge Nurse and support unit flow and staffing decisions

Qualifications

• Active RN license in state of practice (required)
• Minimum 2 full years of CVICU experience (required)
• Must have completed at least one prior travel assignment to be considered
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications and NIHSS certification (required)
• Demonstrated competency with mechanical ventilation, EKG interpretation, CRRT and hemodynamic monitoring (Swan, IABP, TAVR, CABG recovery)
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Charge nurse experience and ability to function autonomously in a very high-acuity environment
• Willingness to comply with employer restrictions (no direct employment at CommonSpirit facilities within past year) and to complete the DYS exam through UNA within 24-48 hours prior to contract signing (pass required — two attempts allowed)

Education

• Active RN license (required)
• BSN not required for this role

Knowledge & Skills

• High-acuity cardiovascular surgical ICU care and post-op CABG pathways
• Advanced cardiac monitoring, telemetry and EKG strip interpretation
• Mechanical ventilation management and ventilator weaning goals
• CRRT operation familiarity and critical drip management
• Experience with IABP, Empella/Impella devices and TAVR care (travelers will not take LVAD patients)
• Bedside report and effective interdisciplinary communication
• Ability to float among facilities and adapt to differing unit workflows

Benefits

• Travel-friendly assignment with support for licensure and onboarding to get you working fast
• Generous time off options so you can recharge between high-acuity shifts
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plan options (check plan details with recruiter)
• Professional development support and access to high-acuity training experiences
• A supportive team that values YOU — experienced preceptors and collaborative core staff
• Flexible opportunities to pick up extra shifts or OT when you want more hours
• Referral and recognition programs to reward great work (ask your recruiter for details)
• Assistance with credentialing and compliance tasks to simplify your travel assignment

Travel Perks: Explore Sacramento, CA

Explore Sacramento’s vibrant farm-to-fork scene and downtown Old Sacramento waterfront, stroll or bike along the American River Parkway, visit the Crocker Art Museum, catch a Sacramento Kings game at Golden 1 Center, or enjoy weekly farmers markets. Weekend escapes to Napa Valley wine country or Lake Tahoe are within a 1–2 hour drive for hiking, skiing, and scenic getaways. Local parks, river access, and a lively food scene make Sacramento a great base between shifts.

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