Location: Providence, RI

Start Date: 03-22-2026

End Date: 05-16-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 48-hour schedule (exact start/end times not specified)

Hours per Week: 48

Candidate Pay Rate: $77 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 primary nursing care to emergency patients — assess, plan, intervene and evaluate with confidence
• Perform timely patient assessments and initiate appropriate emergency interventions
• Document care and patient progress thoroughly using EPIC
• Administer medications and perform EKGs per demonstrated competency and policy
• Collaborate with physicians, techs and multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care
• Safely assist and transport patients (with assistance when needed) and maintain patient dignity
• Maintain required certifications and participate in competency testing to ensure high-quality care
• Champion patient safety, infection control and compassionate communication with patients and families

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Rhode Island (required)
• Emergency Medicine experience (required)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and NIH Certification (required)
• EPIC experience required
• Current COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations (required)
• Completion of CNE Skills Checklist and CNE competency exams as part of onboarding
• Ability to lift/assist patients as needed and strong English language proficiency

Knowledge & Skills

• EPIC proficiency for documentation and orders
• Strong patient assessment and triage skills
• Care planning, clinical intervention and evaluation expertise
• EKG competency and basic cardiac rhythms recognition
• Medication administration and pharmacology competency
• CPR/BLS/ACLS/PALS emergency resuscitation skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced emergency department and collaborating under pressure
• Excellent communication, teamwork and patient-centered care approach

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend options for travel nurses (ask for details) — comfortable digs while you work
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and seeing clearly
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can rest easy about the future
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and help with the logistics of your assignment
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts
• Life insurance and professional liability coverage for peace of mind
• A supportive emergency department team that values your skills and your voice
• Opportunities for professional development and specialty competency support

Travel Perks: Explore Providence, RI

Providence is a compact, vibrant New England city with plenty to explore between shifts. Stroll the scenic Riverwalk and catch a WaterFire event if your schedule aligns, visit the RISD Museum for art and inspiration, and dine on Federal Hill’s famous Italian cuisine. Nearby day-trip options include Newport’s seaside mansions and beaches, the beaches of Narragansett for a relaxing weekend, and scenic drives along the coast. For green space, check out Roger Williams Park and its zoo, or explore local coffee shops and nightlife in downtown Providence.

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