Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Primarily night 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; schedule varies by rotation and includes weekend coverage (approximately 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks). May include standby shifts and required floating to Tele and other ICU floors.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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 critical care nursing in a 32-bed Neuro ICU, managing a 1:2 patient ratio
• Perform focused neuro assessments and manage intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring with confidence
• Manage external ventricular drains (EVDs) and provide meticulous care for neurosurgical patients
• Operate and manage ventilators and work closely with respiratory therapy for ventilator-dependent patients
• Maintain sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes; demonstrate competency in SIMs Lab
• Document care accurately and efficiently in Cerner to ensure clear communication across the care team
• Collaborate with physicians, RT, pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Float to Tele/Telemetry units when needed and safely manage higher patient loads on telefloors

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (able to submit license; employer willing to wait for issuance)
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience in a large (450+ bed) facility
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Must have EVD experience and strong neuro assessment/ICP monitoring skills
• 3-6 months travel nursing experience preferred/required for travel candidates
• Ability to pass required competency exams (DYS exam prior to acceptance and SIMs Lab pass/fail on orientation)
• Travel team must have their own vehicle; candidates must meet facility appearance/fit-test rules (natural hair color, no facial piercings, men clean shaven for fit test)

Education

• Active RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS

Knowledge & Skills

• Neuro ICU clinical expertise including neuro assessments and ICP management
• EVD care and external ventricular drain management
• Ventilator management and working knowledge of respiratory therapy collaboration
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical record
• Foley catheter insertion and central line care/sterile technique
• Telemetry and Phillips monitor familiarity
• Wound care, patient lifts, restraints and safe patient handling
• Ability to float between ICU and Telemetry units and manage changing patient acuity

Benefits

• Generous travel support including housing stipend or assistance to help you settle in quickly
• Weekly or timely travel-pay options and travel reimbursement to keep your finances smooth
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so getting credentialed is one less thing to worry about
• Paid orientation with SIMs Lab training to sharpen clinical skills
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and opportunities for retirement planning
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and both benefit
• A supportive, experienced neuro team that values your expertise and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Explore Phoenix’s sunny playground when you’re off shift: hike iconic Camelback Mountain or Papago Park for sunrise views, stroll the Desert Botanical Garden, catch art at the Phoenix Art Museum, enjoy dining and nightlife in Downtown Phoenix and Old Town Scottsdale, play world-class golf, visit the Phoenix Zoo, or take scenic weekend trips to Sedona or the Grand Canyon. Mild winters make outdoor adventures easy year-round.

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