Registered Nurse - ICU
Location: Prescott Valley, AZ
Start Date: 01-13-2026
End Date: 04-14-2026
Shift Type: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 7:30 PM - 7:30 AM; every other weekend (Friday & Saturday for nights); holiday rotation; guaranteed 36 hours per week; may float to other units with ~2-hour notice
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
- Provide expert bedside care for ICU and PCU patients across a multi-acuity unit
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and interpret dysrhythmias accurately
- Perform and interpret 12-lead EKGs at the bedside
- Titrate IV drips (sedation, vasopressors, insulin) safely and per protocol
- Manage ventilators and support with BiPAP/CPAP care in coordination with RT
- Serve as primary RN when needed, covering PCU and MST patients with close attention to ratios
- Collaborate with remote monitor techs and the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes
- Float to designated units (EC MST, Pediatrics, West Campus ICU/PCU) as required to maintain competency
Qualifications
- Active RN license in state of practice (or compact RN as applicable)
- Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience (one year ICU + one year PCU/Med-Surg may be considered for larger-facility backgrounds)
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
- Comfortable titrating infusions and managing sedation, vasopressors, and insulin drips
- Experience with ventilator/BiPAP/CPAP management and bedside cardiac monitoring
- Ability to perform 12-lead EKGs and proficiency in dysrhythmia recognition (must pass dysrhythmia exam with required score within two attempts)
- Familiarity with Cerner charting preferred
- Willingness to float and respond to staffing needs with ~2-hour notice
- Compliance with facility rules: candidates may not have been employed full-time/part-time/PRN with CommonSpirit (including CHI or Dignity) in the past 12 months and must meet the 50-mile radius rule
Education
- Active RN license required
- BSN not required
Knowledge & Skills
- Critical care assessment and interventions
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation and 12-lead EKG skills
- IV drip titration and infusion management
- Ventilator and respiratory support knowledge (vents, BiPAP, CPAP)
- Telemetry and bedside cardiac monitoring
- Cerner charting system familiarity
- Charge nurse and team coordination experience (preferred)
- Ability to work effectively with remote monitor techs and interdisciplinary teams
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your stay comfortable
- Competitive pay with overtime and holiday premium opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- Licensure assistance and exam reimbursement to support your career
- Paid orientation and continuing education so you keep growing
- Weekly direct deposit and simple payroll processes for fast payment
- Supportive team environment with experienced preceptors and remote monitor tech support
- Referral bonus program — help a friend and earn rewards
- Life and disability resources to help protect what matters
- Work-life balance with scheduled every-other-weekend rotations
Travel Perks: Explore Prescott Valley, AZ
Explore the high-desert charm of Prescott Valley and nearby Prescott. Hike the Granite Dells and relax by Watson Lake, stroll historic Whiskey Row for great food and local flavor, or enjoy scenic drives to Sedona (about 1.5-2 hours) and the Grand Canyon for weekend adventures. Local breweries, coffee shops, and outdoor trails make for excellent off-duty time.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - ICU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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