Location: Fortuna, California

Start Date: 11-24-2025

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts

Hours per Week: 42.5 hrs per week

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

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound exams across adult settings including ER, ICU and portable exams with accuracy and compassion
• Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment such as GE, Philips, Siemens and SonoSite to produce high-quality images
• Review imaging and provide clear, concise documentation and preliminary findings in the charting system
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and interdisciplinary teams to support patient care and timely diagnostics
• Maintain patient safety and comfort while following facility guidelines, infection control and privacy practices
• Adapt to varying clinical environments including intraoperative and bedside imaging with professionalism

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of ultrasound experience (per job requirements)
• ARDMS certification preferred
• BLS (Basic Life Support) preferred
• Ability to work day shift schedule with occasional weekend coverage
• Pending licensure is not accepted; active state credentials required
• Comfort with floating between like units when requested

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient with GE PACS, Philips, Siemens and SonoSite systems
• Experience with general ultrasound exams: abdominal aorta, appendix, biliary tract, gallbladder and liver
• Skilled in specialized exams: breast, intraoperative imaging, lung biopsy, pancreas and pediatric abdomen/pelvis
• Strong documentation/charting skills in electronic record systems
• Ability to perform portable and point-of-care imaging in emergency and ICU settings

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay with timely direct deposit
• Generous housing stipend options to help you settle in
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage choices to protect you and your family
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match information available
• Life insurance and short-term disability options
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement for assignment-related moves
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required state credentials
• Referral bonus program — earn rewards for referring great teammates
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Fortuna, California

Explore the majestic redwoods nearby on the Avenue of the Giants, hike or fish along the Eel River, enjoy short drives to Humboldt Bay and the historic coastal towns of Fortuna and Eureka, discover local breweries and farmers markets, and take weekend trips to Redwood National and State Parks for unforgettable outdoor escapes.

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