Job description
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Location: Tuba City, Arizona
Start Date: 08-24-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: All shifts, 36 hours per week, includes weekends and holidays
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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 nursing care to critically ill patients in a 5-bed ICU
- Monitor vital signs, administer medications, and manage life-support equipment
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team to develop care plans
- Float to Emergency Department, Med/Surg, or Pediatrics when census is low
- Manage post-operative recovery for surgical and OB patients as needed
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of recent ICU experience required
- Active, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state, Puerto Rico, or territory
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from AHA
- TCAR and NIHSS certifications must be obtained within 6 months of start
- Ability to work independently and adapt to fast-paced environments
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing
Knowledge & Skills
- Expertise in critical care nursing and ICU protocols
- Proficiency in ACLS, BLS, PALS, TCAR, and NIHSS
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
- Ability to float to ED, Med/Surg, and Peds units
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Benefits
- Housing assistance with shared accommodations
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Licensure reimbursement and support
- Travel reimbursement to assignment location
Travel Perks: Explore Tuba City, Arizona
Explore the breathtaking Colorado Plateau, including the Grand Canyon, Painted Desert, and Monument Valley. Immerse yourself in Navajo and Hopi culture, visit historic trading posts, and enjoy hiking, stargazing, and outdoor adventures in northwestern Arizona.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
Hashtags
#ICUJobs #TravelNurse #RegisteredNurse #TubaCityJobs #ArizonaNursing #HealthcareCareers #UHCCareers #CriticalCareNurse #NursingAssignment #NavajoNation
Why UHCS
Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.