Location: Mission Hills, CA

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 3x12-hour schedule (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), 3 nights per week; every-other-weekend coverage required (night/NOC)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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 monitor critically ill adult patients using advanced cardiac and respiratory assessment skills
• Manage ventilated patients, tracheostomy care, and high-acuity respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP and HFNC
• Provide telemetry monitoring and interpret dysrhythmias to support rapid, lifesaving interventions
• Administer IV therapies and blood products, manage PICC and peripheral lines, and start/maintain IVs safely
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, PT, pharmacy and rapid response teams
• Respond to codes and rapid responses with calm, expert clinical action
• Document accurately in Epic to ensure continuity of care and clear communication
• Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to a patient-centered, safety-first culture

Qualifications

• Active RN license (no pending licenses accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of ICU or critical care nursing experience (true ICU RN required; float-only ICU experience not accepted)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• NIHSS and LA Fire Card required
• Experience with mechanical ventilation and ventilator management
• Proficient with telemetry monitoring, arterial blood gas interpretation, and dysrhythmia recognition
• Familiarity with Epic charting
• Ability to manage cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration), blood product administration, and complex IV therapy
• First-time travel nurses welcomed; locals accepted

Knowledge & Skills

• ICU-level assessment and rapid clinical decision-making
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Mechanical ventilation and tracheostomy care
• Telemetry monitoring (unit and remote)
• ABG interpretation and respiratory management
• IV therapy, PICC care, peripheral line management and blood product administration
• Management of chest tubes, surgical drains and wound/VAC care
• Experience with feeding tubes, IV insulin protocols, dialysis care pre/post hemodialysis
• Comfort working with Rapid Response/Code teams and emergency interventions
• Epic electronic charting proficiency

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and comfortable lodging options to make your contract feel like a mini-adventure
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off the clock
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• Travel reimbursement and help with assignment logistics to make getting here easy
• Paid orientation (12 hours) so you feel confident on day one
• Free on-site parking — yes, really, free parking
• Supportive interdisciplinary team that values your skills and growth
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
• A welcoming culture at a Magnet-designated acute care hospital

Travel Perks: Explore Mission Hills, CA

Explore nearby outdoor spaces like O'Melveny Park and Hansen Dam for quick hikes and fresh air between shifts. Mission Hills sits within reach of classic Los Angeles attractions — enjoy a short drive to Griffith Park and Observatory, Universal Studios Hollywood, and a diverse dining scene across the Valley. If you crave a beach day, the Pacific Coast is a doable weekend escape, and cultural hotspots and museums are an easy day trip. Plenty of local coffee shops, farmers markets and neighborhood eateries make it easy to feel at home during your contract.

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