Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; schedule includes 3-4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks and holiday rotation as needed (night shift)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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 expert, high-acuity care to post-op cardiac and CVICU patients, including TAVR and transplant patients
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and promptly identify dysrhythmias
• Perform and manage central line dressing changes and Foley catheter insertions with strict sterile technique
• Operate and collaborate on advanced therapies such as IABP, CRRT and ECMO when indicated
• Support bedside procedures including bronchoscopy assistance, Swan-Ganz management and epidural care
• Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner and communicate clearly with the multidisciplinary team
• Float to other ICUs and telemetry units as needed, providing consistent, safe patient care
• Participate in SIMs Lab competency assessments (pass/fail) and demonstrate sterile-field competence
• Serve as charge nurse when assigned, coordinating patient flow and unit resources

Qualifications

• Active RN license (able to submit; facility willing to wait if needed)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience; CVICU or Cardiac ICU experience strongly preferred
• Level I trauma experience is required
• ACLS and BLS required; CCRN preferred
• Strong IV skills and central line/sterile technique competency
• Ability to pass a dysrhythmia exam (two attempts allowed prior to disqualification)
• Experience with 12-hour shifts and high-acuity 1:1 patient ratios
• Willingness to comply with facility appearance/fit-test requirements (natural hair color, no facial piercings; men clean-shaven for fit test)
• Travel teams must have their own vehicles

Education

• Active RN license (required)
• BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition
• Post-cardiac surgery and transplant patient management
• Central line care, Foley insertion, and strict sterile technique
• Experience with CRRT, IABP and ECMO workflows
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR and Phillips telemetry
• Strong IV insertion and management skills
• Ability to function effectively in high-acuity, fast-paced ICU environments
• Collaborative communication with intensivists, RT, pharmacy and nursing aides

Benefits

• Generous travel stipend and housing support to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid time off so you can recharge after intense, rewarding shifts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials up to date
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, get rewarded
• Travel reimbursement & mileage support for travel teams with vehicles
• A supportive team environment with experienced intensivists and specialty resources
• Professional development opportunities and exposure to high-acuity cardiac care

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix is a great base for adventure between shifts. Hike Camelback Mountain or South Mountain for sunrise views, stroll the Desert Botanical Garden, explore the vibrant Roosevelt Row arts district, and enjoy the city's excellent dining and golf courses. Day trips to Sedona or the Grand Canyon are within reach for a refreshing weekend getaway. If you prefer indoor fun, check out the Heard Museum and local food halls for a taste of the Southwest.

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