Location: Prescott Valley, AZ

Start Date: 04-06-2026

End Date: 07-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM; every other weekend (Friday & Saturday for nights); holiday rotation and occasional standby/on-call rotation

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 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 critical care to ICU and PCU patients, including sepsis, respiratory failure, DKA and post-op complications
• Titrate drips and manage common infusions such as sedation, vasopressors and insulin with precision
• Perform bedside 12‑lead EKGs and interpret dysrhythmias as part of ongoing cardiac monitoring
• Collaborate with Respiratory Therapy to manage ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP and advanced airway support
• Monitor telemetry and review remote monitor tech alerts to keep patients safe and stable
• Serve as primary caregiver when assigned (including coverage without a nurse aide) and escalate changes in condition promptly
• Float between MCU, EC MST, Pediatric units and West Campus when needed to maintain competency across acuities
• Participate in charge/standby rotations and contribute to a fair holiday/weekend schedule

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing (required)
• ACLS and BLS certification (required)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience (PCU/Med-Surg + ICU considered for candidates from larger facilities)
• Demonstrated ability to titrate drips and manage critical care infusions
• Comfortable with ventilator/BiPAP/CPAP support and bedside cardiac monitoring
• Proficiency with Cerner charting systems preferred
• Willingness to float to other units and campuses with appropriate notice
• Must pass dysrhythmia exam within two attempts prior to contract start (80% passing threshold)
• Candidates must meet facility radius and affiliation rules: cannot have been full-time/part-time/PRN with CommonSpirit (including CHI/Dignity) within the past 12 months and must comply with the 50-mile radius restriction

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma accepted — BSN not required
• Active RN license for Arizona
• Unit and hospital orientation required (orientation hours posted)

Knowledge & Skills

• Dysrhythmia recognition and 12‑lead EKG acquisition
• Telemetry monitoring and remote monitor collaboration
• Drip titration protocols and infusion management
• Ventilator fundamentals and working with RT on ventilator/BiPAP/CPAP patients
• Critical care assessment and prioritized interventions for sepsis, respiratory arrest, DKA and post-op issues
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic health record workflows
• Charge nurse experience and ability to manage multiple high-acuity patients when required

Benefits

• Comprehensive travel assignment perks that help you feel at home on the road
• Supportive team culture where your skills and judgment are valued
• Paid onboarding with unit-specific orientation to get you comfortable and confident
• Licensure assistance and certification support (ACLS/BLS friendly environment)
• Opportunities to expand your clinical skills across ICU, PCU and MST patients
• Flexible scheduling with predictable 12-hour blocks and guaranteed hours
• Professional growth through mentorship and exposure to varied acuities
• Local resources and recruiter support to make relocation and logistics easier

Travel Perks: Explore Prescott Valley, AZ

Prescott Valley is a fantastic base for outdoor adventurers and culture seekers alike. Explore the Granite Dells and enjoy hiking, rock formations and waterfront views at Watson Lake. Take a short drive into historic Prescott to stroll Whiskey Row, visit the Sharlot Hall Museum, or tackle Thumb Butte for panoramic views. Mountain biking, scenic drives and local breweries are plentiful, and Sedona or the Grand Canyon make for memorable weekend day trips. Plenty to do when you’re off shift and recharging.

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