Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts (primarily night shift). Schedule includes 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks, guaranteed 36 hours/week, may be placed on standby and required to float between ICU and Telemetry units.

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

• Perform comprehensive neuro assessments and monitor intracranial pressure (ICP) closely
• Manage external ventricular drains (EVDs) and provide high-acuity neurocritical care
• Operate and manage ventilators and collaborate with respiratory therapy 24/7
• Maintain sterile technique for central line dressing changes and Foley insertions during SIMs Lab and on the unit
• Document patient care accurately in Cerner EMR and communicate changes promptly
• Collaborate with neurosurgery, pharmacy, and multidisciplinary teams for complex cases
• Safely float between ICU and Telemetry units and manage appropriate patient ratios (1:2 in ICU, up to 4:1 on Tele)
• Act as charge nurse when assigned, coordinating care and supporting unit operations

Qualifications

• Active RN license eligible for Arizona submission (able to obtain AZ license if needed)
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience in a large (450+ bed) hospital
• Must have Level 1 Trauma experience and demonstrated EVD experience
• Strong neuro assessment and ICP monitoring skills
• Experience with ventilator management and telemetry/Phillips monitors
• Travel nurse experience (3-6 months) preferred
• Willingness to complete and pass SIMs Lab (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes) and pass DYS exam prior to accepting (2 attempts allowed)
• Travel teams must have their own vehicle; meet facility grooming/fit-test requirements (natural hair color, no facial piercings, men clean-shaven for fit test)

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma accepted (BSN not required)
• BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in neuro critical care and neuro assessment
• Hands-on experience with EVD and ICP monitoring
• Proficient ventilator management and collaboration with RT
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR and accurate clinical documentation
• Telemetry monitoring and Philips monitor familiarity
• Sterile technique for central line care and Foley catheter insertion
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt when floating between ICU and Telemetry units

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Competitive hourly pay with overtime and holiday differentials
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid orientation and training including SIMs Lab support
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn rewards
• Supportive team environment at a world-class neurological institute
• Opportunities to grow clinically with complex neuro cases and mentorship

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Explore Phoenix’s sunny outdoors and vibrant culture during your assignment. Hike Camelback Mountain or Piestewa Peak for city views, wander the Desert Botanical Garden, and bike or stroll through Papago Park. Enjoy the Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Museum for local culture, sample great dining and nightlife in Old Town Scottsdale, and take a weekend trip to Sedona or the Grand Canyon for unforgettable scenery. Plenty of golf courses, parks, and desert trails make weekends adventurous and relaxing.

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