Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; schedule includes nights and weekends (approximately 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks); may include standby shifts and floating between Neuro ICU and Tele units

Hours per Week: 48

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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, evidence-based neuro critical care for patients with complex neurosurgical diagnoses
• Perform focused neuro assessments and manage ICP monitoring and EVD care with precision
• Manage ventilated patients in collaboration with Respiratory Therapy and pharmacy teams
• Perform and maintain sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• Accurately document patient care and assessments in Cerner EMR
• Float to Tele and other ICU units as needed, accepting variable patient assignments including 4:1 on tele
• Complete SIMs Lab competencies and pass unit skills checks to ensure safe practice
• Advocate for patients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for Arizona
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience in a large (450+) facility; will consider 18 months if experience is from a Neuro ICU
• Required Level 1 trauma experience
• EVD experience and strong ICP monitoring skills required
• Proven ventilator management skills and comfort working with Phillips monitors
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
• Willingness to complete pre-employment and on-unit skills exams (DYS exam, SIMs Lab) and meet facility fit-test/grooming policies
• Travel teams must have their own vehicle; first-time travelers welcome

Knowledge & Skills

• Expert neuro assessment and intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring
• EVD management and sterile field maintenance
• Ventilator management and understanding of ventilator settings
• Central line dressing changes and Foley catheter insertion competency
• Telemetry monitoring and Phillips monitor familiarity
• Wound care, port-a-cath familiarity, patient lifts and restraints
• Comfort charting in Cerner EMR and working in a high-acuity ICU environment
• SIMs lab competency and strong infection control practices

Benefits

• Assistance with housing and travel logistics to make your move easier
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required credentials
• Ongoing clinical education, SIMs lab training and professional development
• Employee referral program and a supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix is a fantastic base for adventure: hike Camelback Mountain or explore South Mountain Park for breathtaking city views, stroll the Desert Botanical Garden to see iconic desert flora, and enjoy museums like the Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Museum. Food lovers will adore lively downtown neighborhoods and Southwestern cuisine. Weekend escapes to Sedona’s red rocks are an easy day trip, and the Grand Canyon is within reach for a memorable weekend getaway.

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