Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 12-17-2025

End Date: 03-18-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts; Day shift 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM and Night shift 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM. No set schedules; must work 4 weekend shifts per schedule (weekend coverage: Nightshift weekends are Friday and Saturday; Dayshift weekends are Saturday and Sunday). Holidays required; night candidates must be available for 2-3 days of day shift orientation.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $34 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

• Perform continuous remote surveillance of cardio-pulmonary rhythms for multiple locations via a central monitoring station
• Recognize, document, and report potentially dangerous rhythm changes and arrhythmias promptly and accurately
• Follow established command center protocols to notify local RN staff and escalate urgent events using proper communication channels
• Operate and troubleshoot monitoring equipment including GE and Ascom systems while maintaining high attention to detail
• Chart events and communications in EPIC or Cerner per facility standards and regulatory requirements
• Manage high patient monitoring ratios (up to 45-60 patients) safely and efficiently using advanced IT tools
• Collaborate with charge nurses, house supervisors, and clinical leadership to improve patient outcomes and department metrics
• Participate in unit-specific orientation and mandatory in-person GE sessions during go-live phases

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program that includes EKG interpretation
• Minimum 2 years of recent related work experience required; 3 years preferred
• BLS certification required
• Must pass Advanced Dysrhythmia exam prior to accepting assignment (lethal rhythms are pass/fail; one attempt only)
• Experience with GE monitoring systems and Ascom preferred
• Experience with EPIC or Cerner charting systems preferred
• Ability to monitor high patient ratios (45-60 patients) and maintain accurate situational awareness
• Availability to complete required orientation (including 12 orientation hours) and adhere to weekend/holiday scheduling

Education

• Graduation from an accredited monitoring/clinical program that includes EKG interpretation (BSN not required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm recognition
• EKG interpretation and dysrhythmia identification
• Remote/centralized monitoring workflows and protocols
• Strong clinical communication and escalation skills
• Familiarity with GE and Ascom monitoring platforms
• Charting competency in EPIC or Cerner
• Ability to follow established clinical protocols and regulatory standards
• Comfort working with high patient volumes and advanced IT monitoring tools

Benefits

• Competitive pay at $48.25/hr with holiday premium and overtime pay opportunities
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week for steady earnings
• Comprehensive orientation including a mandatory in-person GE team session to set you up for success
• Opportunities for cross-training and career growth as a Virtual Patient Companion or Clinical Connection Specialist
• Supportive command center environment with RN oversight, supervisors, and directors available
• Access to modern monitoring technology (GE and Ascom) and charting systems (EPIC or Cerner) to build marketable skills
• Flexible scheduling options and real-time communication tools provided (work phone supplied)
• Clear policies and structured escalation pathways to help you deliver safe, confident care

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Explore Phoenix attractions on your off time: hike Camelback Mountain or South Mountain for sunrise views; visit the Desert Botanical Garden and the Heard Museum to soak up local culture; enjoy dining and nightlife in Scottsdale and downtown Phoenix; take weekend trips to Sedona for red rock scenery or drive to the Grand Canyon for an unforgettable day trip.

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