Location: Mount Shasta, CA

Start Date: 04-06-2026

End Date: 07-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 12-hour night shifts (Every Other Week rotation, EOW). First-to-float to MedSurg as needed. Guaranteed 36 hours/week (facility-specific start/end times)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $97 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 high-quality, patient-centered labor and delivery nursing care in a 3-room Family Birth Center
• Manage assignments with ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:4 depending on acuity
• Serve as Charge Nurse when assigned, coordinating patient care and staff communication
• Perform neonatal care during C-sections with support from RT and anesthesia as needed
• Float to MedSurg for tasking and cross-cover as unit needs arise
• Document clinical care accurately in Cerner and participate in unit-based quality efforts
• Maintain readiness for emergency interventions and collaborate with RT and pharmacy teams

Qualifications

• Active RN license in California (or compact license if applicable and accepted by facility)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (Labor & Delivery experience preferred)
• Current BLS (AHA), NRP, and ACLS certifications
• AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AFM) certification required
• COVID-19 vaccination required as part of submission
• Charge nurse experience or demonstrated leadership skills preferred

Education

• Active RN license (ADN or BSN). BSN is not required for submission but may be preferred by some candidates.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient with Cerner electronic medical record/charting
• Strong labor, delivery, and neonatal assessment skills
• Competent in fetal monitoring and AWHONN AFM practices
• Ability to prioritize in 1:1 to 1:4 ratio environments
• Comfortable floating to MedSurg and adapting to different unit workflows
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and critical thinking under pressure

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your skills are valued and celebrated
• Paid time off and holiday rotation so you can recharge
• Licensure and certification reimbursement support
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills (Charge Nurse opportunities)
• Access to continuing education and competency-based orientation
• Assistance with local housing resources and relocation tips for short-term assignments
• Coverage for mandatory training and access to employee health services
• Flexible scheduling conversations to help balance work and life

Travel Perks: Explore Mount Shasta, CA

Explore beautiful Mount Shasta and the surrounding Siskiyou County during your assignment: hike scenic trails around Mount Shasta, enjoy Lake Siskiyou for kayaking and lakeside strolls, visit Castle Crags State Park for dramatic rock formations, take day trips to Lassen Volcanic National Park, go skiing at the Mount Shasta Ski Park in season, and discover local cafes and farmers markets in the charming downtown. Quick weekend trips to Medford/Rogue Valley (Oregon) are also an option for more dining and cultural activities.

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