Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; schedule includes 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks, guaranteed ~36 hours/week, may be placed on standby and required to float between ICU and Tele units (Tele float patient load up to 4:1)

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 expert critical care to neuro patients: perform focused neuro assessments and manage ICP monitoring
• Manage ventilators and participate in interdisciplinary respiratory care with RT support
• Maintain sterile technique during central line dressing changes and procedures
• Perform Foley catheter insertion and competency-based SIMs Lab skills when required
• Monitor patients continuously on Phillips telemetry and respond to acute changes
• Collaborate with the neuro team on complex cases including craniotomies, tumor resections and spine surgeries
• Float to Tele units when needed and safely manage higher patient ratios on those units
• Serve as a reliable team member in a Level 1 Trauma environment, supporting unit-based charge roles when assigned

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license (state licensure required for Phoenix/AZ submission)
• Required certifications: ACLS and BLS
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience in a large hospital (450+ beds) — neuro or critical care preferred
• Level 1 Trauma experience and EVD (external ventricular drain) experience required
• 3-6 months prior travel nurse experience preferred
• Experience with Cerner charting and Phillips monitors helpful
• Ability to pass pre-assignment exams and SIMs Lab skills (sterile field competency required)
• Willingness to float across ICU and Tele units; travel teams must have their own vehicle
• Compliance with site-specific appearance/fit-test rules (natural hair color, no facial piercings; men must be clean shaven for fit test)

Education

• Active RN license required
• BSN not required (indicated as not required), but nursing degree preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong neuro assessment skills and familiarity with ICP monitoring
• Ventilator management and collaboration with respiratory therapy
• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation using Phillips systems
• Central line care, dressing changes, and Foley catheter insertion competency
• Infection control and sterile technique expertise
• Ability to function in a fast-paced Level 1 Trauma ICU with excellent prioritization
• Proficient electronic charting (Cerner) and effective interdisciplinary communication

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel home-away-from-home comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Competitive travel reimbursement and mileage policies for travel teams
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to simplify multi-state practice
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• 401(k) retirement savings options and financial planning resources
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and everyone wins
• A supportive team and neuro specialty training at a world-class center

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Explore Phoenix’s sunny playground: hike Camelback Mountain or Papago Park for skyline views, stroll the Desert Botanical Garden, discover museums like the Heard or Phoenix Art Museum, and enjoy vibrant dining in downtown Phoenix and nearby Scottsdale. Weekend escapes include scenic drives to Sedona (~2 hours) or the Grand Canyon (~3.5-4 hours). Plenty of golf courses, farmer’s markets, and outdoor activities to make your off time memorable.

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