Location: Wichita, KS

Start Date: 11-24-2025

End Date: 02-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour nights); specific days not specified

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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, family-centered nursing care for critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU
• Perform thorough assessments and recognize/respond to clinical changes quickly
• Administer medications and manage complex therapies safely and accurately
• Perform IV starts and blood draws with competence and compassion
• Support and assist with TPT placement and other unit procedures as needed
• Collaborate closely with intensivists, respiratory therapists, desk techs and the multidisciplinary team
• Document patient care and interventions thoroughly in Meditech EMR
• Participate in unit learning and contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Kansas license or multi-state compact where applicable) required
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric critical care / PICU experience preferred
• Current BLS required; PALS and other pediatric certifications preferred (confirm facility requirements)
• Comfortable working nights and in a Level II trauma pediatric environment
• Strong assessment skills and proven ability to work well under pressure
• Experience with IV starts, blood draws, and familiarity with TPT placements is a plus
• CRRT experience and APHON membership/certification are desirable

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with Meditech EMR or similar electronic charting systems
• Solid pediatric critical care assessment and monitoring skills
• Skillful IV starts, blood draws, and vascular access support
• Familiarity with CRRT basics and PICU equipment
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and attention to detail
• Ability to function effectively in a teaching hospital environment

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your move easy
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you work where you want
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between assignments
• A supportive team that values YOU — mentorship from experienced intensivists and RNs
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great people aboard
• Access to continuing education and training — grow your skills on the job
• Comprehensive on-boarding and unit-specific training (they’ll help you get up to speed)

Travel Perks: Explore Wichita, KS

Wichita offers a surprising mix of culture and outdoor fun. Explore Keeper of the Plains and the scenic Arkansas River downtown, stroll the gardens at Botanica Wichita, visit the Sedgwick County Zoo or the Wichita Art Museum, and enjoy the restaurants and nightlife of Old Town. For day trips, check out the Kansas Cosmosphere in Hutchinson or take a longer weekend drive to Kansas City or Tulsa for more urban attractions. Plenty of parks, trails and friendly local neighborhoods make it easy to unwind on your off time.

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