Location: Chico, CA

Start Date: 03-24-2026

End Date: 06-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 6:30 AM start; 8-hour or 10-hour shift option (specific days not specified)

Hours per Week: 40

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 safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care in the Main OR
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff to optimize patient outcomes
• Float to outpatient surgery when needed to support smooth workflow and patient throughput
• Follow Level II trauma protocols and respond effectively in urgent situations
• Perform accurate, timely documentation and handoffs in the patient record
• Maintain sterile technique and assist with surgical instrumentation and setup
• Coach and educate patients and families on perioperative expectations and recovery

Qualifications

• Current California RN license required
• CPR recognition required
• ACLS recognition required
• PALS recognition required
• At least two years of perioperative nursing experience required
• CNOR certification preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Perioperative nursing practices and sterile technique
• Main OR workflows and surgical instrumentation
• Experience supporting outpatient surgery when called upon
• Comfort working in a Level II trauma facility environment
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and perioperative documentation

Benefits

• Supportive team that values your perioperative expertise and growth
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your CA RN credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and help settling into a short-term contract
• Comprehensive onboarding and access to continuing education
• Flexible scheduling options between 8- and 10-hour day shifts
• Paid time off policies and peer support for work-life balance
• Opportunities to work at a Level II trauma facility and expand your skills
• A friendly culture that recognizes great performance and teamwork

Travel Perks: Explore Chico, CA

This is a travel contract in Chico, a charming Northern California community. Explore Bidwell Park’s trails and river access, visit the historic Bidwell Mansion, sample local eats and breweries including the well-known local brewery scene, enjoy seasonal farmers markets and downtown events, and take short drives for lake recreation at nearby state parks or scenic Sierra foothill getaways on your days off.

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