Location: McKinney, TX

Start Date: 11-24-2025

End Date: 02-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM NOC, 12-hour night shifts with every-other-weekend coverage (every other weekend/no call)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 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 newborn care for stable and Level 2 infants including phototherapy and blood glucose monitoring
• Perform newborn assessments and ensure timely documentation in the EMR
• Collaborate closely with mothers, families and the multidisciplinary team to support mother-baby bonding and safe care transitions
• Operate and monitor nursery equipment and phototherapy units with confidence
• Respond to newborn needs and escalate concerns according to unit policy to keep babies safe
• Support unit workflows during night shift and contribute to a warm, family-centered environment

Qualifications

• Current RN license eligible for practice in Texas (state license or compact as required)
• Minimum 1 year of relevant nursing experience as specified
• Required certifications: BLS and NRP
• Mother-baby experience strongly preferred and often required for consideration
• Comfort with Level 2 newborn care including phototherapy and blood glucose monitoring
• Familiarity with Meditech and CPN or other EMR systems preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in newborn care and Level 2 neonatal interventions
• Experience with phototherapy, blood glucose monitoring and routine newborn procedures
• Comfortable using Meditech and CPN electronic medical records
• Strong communication and family-centered care approach
• Ability to work independently on night shift and escalate clinical issues appropriately
• Warm, patient-focused bedside manner that supports new families

Benefits

• Comfortable travel assignment perks including a housing stipend option to help you feel at home
• Medical, dental and vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less thing to worry about
• Travel reimbursement to help with your move to McKinney
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• 401K retirement savings options to plan for the future
• Professional development support and opportunities to grow your neonatal skills
• A supportive team that values your skills and welcomes travelers warmly

Travel Perks: Explore McKinney, TX

McKinney offers a delightful mix of small-town charm and easy access to big-city fun. Explore Historic Downtown McKinney with its shops, farmers market and great restaurants, visit the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary for trails and exhibits, relax at local parks like Towne Lake Park, or take short weekend trips into nearby Plano, Frisco and Dallas for museums, professional sports, live music and diverse dining options.

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