Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 12-hour shifts, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM, typically 3 nights/week (36 hours/week); every-other-week (EOW) scheduling with self-scheduling after initial rotation; includes 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period (nights: Fri & Sat); may require holiday availability; traveler may float as needed.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $54 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

• Place patients into appropriate beds using TeleTracking and Cerner, ensuring safe and efficient patient flow
• Assess bed requests and apply critical thinking to redirect inappropriate placements (e.g., med-surg vs telemetry)
• Coordinate with ED staff, charge nurses and leadership via multiple applications and chats to prioritize placements
• Manage multiple screens and applications simultaneously to maintain situational awareness across up to 3 hospitals
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders to resolve bed issues
• Follow site-specific policies and escalate complex situations to leadership—this role has zero hands-on patient care
• Complete required pre-assignment modules and the UNA Dys exam within required timelines prior to start

Qualifications

• Active RN license (able to submit RN license) — required
• BLS certification — required
• Minimum 2 years recent acute care nursing experience preferred (1 LTC contract acceptable in some cases; candidates with last 2-3 assignments in SNF may be declined)
• Experience with TeleTracking (TeleTrac) and Cerner EMR — required
• House supervisor experience or knowledge preferred (must have patient placement focus)
• Strong computer proficiency, including Zoom and Google applications
• Excellent multitasking, communication and customer service skills
• Willingness to complete UNA Dys exam (or provide acceptable Relias Dys exam from last 12 months) within 24-48 hours as part of acceptance
• Able to work required weekends, nights and holidays when needed; limited RTO accommodations

Education

• BSN: Not required (BSN Required: No)
• No specific degree required beyond active RN license

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient placement and bed management processes
• TeleTracking (TeleTrac) bed management system
• Cerner EMR navigation and charting workflows
• Acute care unit differences (MedSurg vs Telemetry vs ED) and appropriate bed types
• Critical thinking for appropriate bed placement
• High-level multitasking across multiple screens and chat platforms
• Professional communication with ED, charge nurses and leadership
• Customer-service oriented approach to internal hospital partnerships

Benefits

• Generous travel reimbursement and housing stipend to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you stay healthy on the road
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid Time Off to recharge between contracts
• Referral bonus program — bring a buddy, earn rewards
• 401(k) retirement savings options for long-term planning
• Supportive team environment with 24/7 lead and supervisor availability
• Professional development: access to required modules and resources to hit the ground running

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Explore Phoenix between shifts: hike iconic Camelback Mountain or enjoy trails at South Mountain Park, stroll the Desert Botanical Garden, and discover art and history at the Phoenix Art Museum and the Heard Museum. Spend evenings in Old Town Scottsdale for dining and nightlife, sample local Southwestern cuisine, or take weekend trips to Sedona’s red rocks (about 2 hours) or the Grand Canyon (about 3.5–4 hours). Plenty of golf courses, outdoor activities, museums and a bustling food scene make Phoenix a great base for work and play.

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