Location: Arlington, TX

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 04-28-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour NOC) - specific days to be confirmed

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 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 compassionate, evidence-based postpartum and mother-baby nursing care
• Monitor maternal and newborn vital signs and recognize changes quickly
• Support breastfeeding and provide practical lactation education to new parents
• Perform thorough postpartum assessments and newborn care interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, lactation consultants, and the care team to optimize outcomes
• Document patient care accurately and communicate handoffs clearly
• Respond effectively to maternal or neonatal emergencies and escalate when needed
• Educate families on discharge planning, safety, and newborn care to promote confident transitions home

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or eligibility for licensure
• Minimum 1 year of recent clinical experience in Postpartum / Mother-Baby care
• Current BLS certification required; NRP and lactation training preferred
• Demonstrated comfort with newborn assessments, postpartum interventions, and family education
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively on a fast-paced unit

Education

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

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of postpartum maternal assessments and newborn care basics
• Skills in breastfeeding support and patient education
• Ability to manage routine postpartum interventions and recognize complications
• Competence with electronic medical records and accurate clinical documentation
• Calm decision-making in urgent situations and effective team collaboration

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your move easy
• Travel reimbursement and help with relocation logistics
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you practicing smoothly
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• 401K retirement savings plan and life insurance options
• Access to continuing education and professional development
• Referral bonus program and a supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Arlington, TX

Arlington is a lively home base for this assignment. Catch a game or tour AT&T Stadium (Cowboys) and Globe Life Field (Rangers), spend a thrill-filled day at Six Flags Over Texas, or enjoy outdoor time at River Legacy Park with walking trails and birdwatching. Explore the Arlington Museum of Art and the Arlington Highlands for dining and shopping. Easy drives put you in Dallas or Fort Worth for museums, live music, and big-city sights on your days off.

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