Location: Chandler, Arizona

Start Date: 10-12-2026

End Date: 01-11-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts), 36 hours guaranteed per week, with 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (Saturday/Sunday) and 2 of 3 major holidays required

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $60.20 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

• Deliver exceptional bedside care to cardiac, neuro, and medical-surgical patients across a dynamic float pool
• Titrate cardiac drips such as Amiodarone, Cardene, Nitro, Heparin, Dobutamine, and Cardizem with confidence and precision
• Interpret EKGs and monitor centralized telemetry to catch changes before they become emergencies
• Perform thorough neuro assessments on post-surgical, post-crani, spine, and post-TPA patients
• Float across Tele, MedSurg, ICU, and holding areas to keep every unit staffed and every patient safe
• Collaborate with hospitalists, charge nurses, PCTs, and rapid response teams to elevate patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families so they leave feeling informed, supported, and empowered

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona or a compact state
• At least 2 years of acute care RN experience, ideally in telemetry, cardiac, or med-surg
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to signing your contract (two attempts max, within 48 hours of offer)
• Must pass a pass/fail Sim Lab on day one of orientation
• Comfortable floating between units and, when needed, between the Chandler and Mercy Gilbert campuses
• BSN is a nice bonus, but not required

Education

• Trauma Level: 1
• Charting System: Cerner
• Unit Notes: Auto Offer off of Prescreen
• MUST BE ABLE TO TITRATE CARDIAC DRIPS!!

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong cardiac drip titration skills and the clinical judgment to back them up
• Sharp EKG interpretation and telemetry monitoring know-how
• Neuro assessment skills including caring for post-crani, spine, and CVA patients
• Familiarity with Cerner charting and centralized monitoring stations
• Adaptability and calm under pressure, since floating is part of the job
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teammates
• A team-first attitude that makes every unit a little better

Benefits

• Guaranteed 36 hours per week so you can count on steady pay
• Travel-friendly contract with a 13-week assignment and the potential to extend
• Supportive orientation including 12 orientation hours plus 2 days of floor-specific training
• A team that celebrates your cardiac and telemetry expertise instead of sidelining it
• Free parking and badge access across both Chandler and Mercy Gilbert campuses
• A recruiter and support team in your corner from day one through your last shift

Travel Perks: Explore Chandler, Arizona

Chandler, Arizona is a sunny Southwest gem with plenty to explore on your days off. Stroll historic downtown Chandler for local breweries, art walks, and weekend festivals, or cool off at the Chandler Fashion Center and nearby splash pads. Outdoor lovers can hike South Mountain Park and the San Tan Mountains, paddle at Tempe Town Lake, or take a scenic drive up to Sedona and the Grand Canyon. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is just 20 minutes away, and the area's legendary winter weather means baseball spring training, golf courses, and patio dining are practically year-round.

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