Location: San Antonio, TX

Start Date: 02-03-2026

End Date: 05-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating shifts (day & night), 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM; Weekend rotation

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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

• Assess and manage critically ill surgical ICU patients with strong clinical judgment and compassion
• Perform and monitor procedures such as chest tubes, intubations, central and arterial lines
• Provide safe enteral and urinary care, including NG tube and Foley catheter management
• Deliver meticulous dressing changes and wound care to support patient recovery
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement effective care plans
• Document patient care accurately in Meditech and communicate handoffs clearly
• Respond to emergencies using ACLS/BLS protocols and maintain a calm, decisive approach
• Adhere to unit guidelines, attendance policies, and badge-in/out requirements

Qualifications

• Active TX RN License required (temporary licenses will not be accepted)
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• NIH Stroke Certification required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU/SICU experience (2-3+ years preferred)
• Experience with chest tubes, intubations, central/arterial lines, NG tubes, Foley catheters, and dressing changes
• Meditech documentation experience preferred
• Exposure to MICU/MSICU, IABP, or CRRT is a plus
• Willingness to float per Methodist Floating Policy

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical thinking and strong assessment skills in high-acuity settings
• Advanced hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management
• Proficiency with invasive lines and bedside procedures
• Clear, empathetic communication with patients, families, and clinical teams
• Accurate electronic charting (Meditech) and thorough handoff practices
• Ability to manage changing priorities and work well on a rotating schedule

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your assignment comfortable and hassle-free
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you can stay healthy while helping others
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• 401K retirement savings options and life insurance benefits
• Access to a supportive team and clinical preceptors who value your growth
• Referral bonus program — share the love and bring a colleague
• Onboarding and orientation tailored for travel nurses to get you confident and productive quickly

Travel Perks: Explore San Antonio, TX

Explore San Antonio’s famous River Walk with its restaurants and scenic strolls, visit the historic Alamo and the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, and check out the Tower of the Americas for great views. Enjoy the vibrant food scene in the Pearl District, museums like the San Antonio Museum of Art, and nearby outdoor escapes in the Texas Hill Country for wineries, hiking, and weekend day trips. Theme parks and family attractions like SeaWorld and Six Flags Fiesta Texas are close by for off-shift fun.

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