Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 06-01-2026

End Date: 08-31-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; days (EOW coverage), schedule released 4 weeks in advance; weekend requirement: 3 weekend shifts in a 4-week period; standby/call possible—RN must be notified at least 1.5 hours before shift and able to report within 1 hour.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 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 nursing care to observation/telemetry patients, maintaining safety and clinical excellence
• Monitor cardiac telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias—act decisively and escalate care when needed
• Administer and titrate drips safely (common drips include Diltiazem, Heparin, Amiodarone) following protocols
• Perform and document nursing assessments, interventions and patient education in Cerner
• Maintain sterile technique during Foley catheter insertions and central line dressing changes (SIMs Lab competency required)
• Manage patient assignments (typical ratios 1:4–1:5) with strong time management; step into charge duties when needed
• Collaborate with RT, pharmacy and SWAT IV team to coordinate care for complex patients
• Participate in unit orientation and ongoing education (lifts, restraints, wound care) to meet facility expectations

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (eligible to submit); open to waiting for license to submit as noted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience (telemetry/MedSurg/Observation strongly preferred)
• Level I Trauma experience required
• Proven competency in dysrhythmia/ECG interpretation — must pass dysrhythmia exam (80% passing score within 2 attempts)
• Successful completion of SIMs Lab for Foley insertion and central line dressing changes (pass/fail)
• Comfort with titration of drips and reading cardiac strips
• Weekend availability per unit requirement

Education

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong telemetry and cardiac monitoring skills, including strip reading and dysrhythmia recognition
• Experience with Cerner charting system
• Skill in IV starts and working with an IV SWAT team for difficult sticks
• Familiarity with CPAP/BiPAP/High Flow devices as managed by RT
• Competence in wound care, lifts, restraints and maintaining sterile field
• Ability to triage, prioritize and manage multiple patients in a fast-paced observation unit
• Effective communication and teamwork, including floating to nearby campuses when needed
• Titration of drips (Diltiazem, Heparin, Amiodarone) with adherence to policy

Benefits

• Supportive team that values your skills and growth — you're not just a number here
• Flexible scheduling with advance notice so you can plan life outside of work
• Licensure assistance and skill validation via SIMs Lab to keep you confident and competent
• Paid time off and rotation into holiday schedules so you still get time to recharge
• Opportunities to expand clinical skills — telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, and critical drip titration
• A culture that prioritizes safety and continuing education — regular access to training (lifts, restraints, wound care)
• Professional development and mentoring opportunities, including charge nurse exposure
• Comprehensive orientation and unit-specific training so you can hit the floor running

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Explore Phoenix between shifts: hike Camelback Mountain or South Mountain for spectacular desert views, stroll the Desert Botanical Garden, visit the Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Museum, grab a bite in trendy downtown or Old Town Scottsdale, catch Spring Training baseball depending on season, or enjoy scenic day trips to Sedona and the Grand Canyon. Plenty of desert trails, local dining, and cultural spots to refresh on your days off.

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