Location: Nashville, TN

Start Date: 12-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating day shifts (includes weekdays and every other weekend), 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Day shift

Hours per Week: 60

Candidate Pay Rate: $48 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 expert post-operative care for CABG, vascular, and general cardiac patients with compassion and precision
• Manage cardiac drips and titrations safely while titrating to patient response and protocols
• Perform timely electrolyte replacement and interpret lab trends to guide care
• Care for and manage chest tubes, epicardial pacing wires, and TR bands with attention to detail
• Document patient care accurately in Meditech and communicate changes to the care team
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and unit staff to optimize patient experience (pain control, communication, responsiveness)
• Support unit workflow and staffing needs while maintaining patient safety and standards

Qualifications

• Current RN (Registered Nurse) — title explicitly listed as RN for this role
• Required certifications: BLS and ALS (must be current)
• Experience caring for post-op CABG and cardiac patient populations (PCU/Telemetry experience preferred)
• Comfortable with cardiac drips/titrations, electrolyte replacement, chest tube and epicardial pacing wire management
• Familiarity with Meditech or similar documentation systems preferred
• Ability to work a 36-hour schedule and cover every-other-weekend requirements

Knowledge & Skills

• Cardiac nursing fundamentals and post-operative care
• Telemetry/PCU monitoring and patient assessment
• Management of chest tubes, epicardial pacing wires, and TR bands
• Safe administration and titration of cardiac drips
• Electrolyte replacement protocols and interpretation
• Electronic charting in Meditech and clear interdisciplinary communication
• Strong patient-centered communication focused on pain, responsiveness, and experience

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay at $69/hour for a travel RN — steady pay that respects your skills
• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make relocation easy
• Medical, Dental & Vision options to keep you healthy on and off shift
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn rewards
• Supportive team environment with strong on-unit collaboration and orientation
• Paid time off opportunities and the chance to pick up extra shifts if you want the hours
• Access to professional development and credentialing support

Travel Perks: Explore Nashville, TN

Nashville is a vibrant hub for music, food, and southern charm. Spend your time off catching live shows and honky-tonk acts on Broadway, touring the Country Music Hall of Fame, or experiencing a legendary night at the Grand Ole Opry. Explore the Parthenon and green space in Centennial Park, hike or birdwatch at Radnor Lake State Park, and sample an incredible restaurant scene from hot chicken to farm-to-table cuisine. Quick weekend trips: historic Franklin, TN for quaint shops and Civil War sites, or a scenic drive to the Great Smoky Mountains for hiking and waterfalls.

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