Location: Redding, CA

Start Date: 04-07-2026

End Date: 07-07-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, typically 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, every-other-week (EOW) schedule with approximately 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period (nights: Fri/Sat); schedules posted about 3 weeks in advance, self-scheduling by seniority, shift trades available

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $69 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

• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry strips accurately and promptly to keep patients safe
• Provide focused neuro and stroke care including assessment of TIA, stroke, seizure, and TBI patients
• Deliver high-quality bedside nursing on a busy 22-bed telemetry unit with 1:3-4 ratios
• Execute bedside shift report and contribute to excellent patient experience and HCAHPS outcomes
• Collaborate with monitor techs, RNs, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
• Follow protocols for set-rate drips and DKA pathways and assist with high-flow and noninvasive respiratory support
• Float to IMCU or Med/Surg as needed and support unit staffing needs professionally

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice (California) and eligibility to submit
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIHSS certification required
• Ability to pass a dysrhythmia interpretation exam (GE Apex telemetry familiarity a plus)
• Minimum 2 years of true telemetry/neuro telemetry experience preferred, though first-time travelers may be considered
• Comfort with 12-hour night shifts and ability to work required weekends as scheduled
• Strong teamwork, self-motivation, and a patient-centered approach

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); BSN not required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Unit-specific orientation: 1 shift on unit plus 12 orientation hours as provided

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven telemetry strip interpretation and dysrhythmia recognition skills
• Experience with Cerner charting system
• Familiarity with common drips and set-rate therapies including heparin, amiodarone, and cardizem
• Competence in stroke measures, NIHSS assessments, and TIA/stroke care pathways
• Experience with high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP, and CPAP support
• Excellent bedside communication and commitment to bedside shift report and HCAHPS/core measures

Benefits

• Traveler-friendly support and a warm team that makes you feel at home from day one
• Dedicated orientation on unit so you hit the ground running
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help simplify paperwork
• Coverage for required certifications and help staying current with ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Flexible scheduling options including self-scheduling and shift trades
• A supportive culture focused on patient experience and professional development
• Opportunity to gain strong neuro/telemetry experience with experienced monitor techs and a teaching-focused unit

Travel Perks: Explore Redding, CA

Explore Redding and the surrounding outdoors on your off days. Walk the iconic Sundial Bridge and Turtle Bay Exploration Park, bike or stroll along the Sacramento River Trail, and take day trips to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area for swimming, kayaking, and waterfalls. Weekend adventures range from boating and fishing on Shasta Lake to scenic drives toward Mount Shasta and Lassen Volcanic National Park. Plenty of local breweries, coffee spots, and farmers markets keep the town fun and walkable.

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