Location: Chandler, AZ

Start Date: 12-15-2025

End Date: 03-16-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 12-hour shifts (night schedule), rotating weekends (EOW or up to 3 weekends/month). Nightshift weekend coverage is Friday-Saturday. Self-scheduling with manager balancing; guaranteed 36 hours/week. (Specific clock-in/out times not listed.)

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-acuity critical care for surgical, trauma, neuro and cardiac ICU patients, delivering compassionate, evidence-based nursing
• Manage ventilators and advanced respiratory equipment (Dreager, Hamilton, Puritan Bennett, V60, Airvo)
• Titrate and manage a wide range of IV drips (vasopressors, sedatives, analgesics, inotropes, insulin, anticoagulants)
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and strips independently using GE monitors and act promptly on dysrhythmias
• Care for Level 1 trauma and neurosurgical cases, including post-op crani and ex-lap patients
• Collaborate with intensivists, RTs, and multidisciplinary teams for 24/7 in-house critical care
• Float among Medical ICU, Medical Cardiac and overflow units as needed and support unit staffing (charge responsibilities when assigned)
• Complete required pre-employment and orientation validations (UNA Dysrhythmia exam 24-48 hrs prior, pass/fail sim lab on Day 1)

Qualifications

• Current RN license (able to submit to facility) — Arizona licensure preferred
• Minimum 3 years of recent ICU experience (required) with at least 2 years in the ICU; experience must include EITHER neuro or cardiovascular (CV)
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Demonstrated ability to titrate drips and manage ventilated patients
• Comfortable working in a Level 1 trauma environment and interpreting cardiac strips (no monitor techs on unit)
• Able to float across similar-size ICUs and to telemetry (1:3 or 1:4 ratios)
• UNA Dysrhythmia exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts); must pass sim lab on Day 1 of orientation

Education

• Active RN license (BSN not required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical care and ICU nursing fundamentals
• Ventilator management and advanced respiratory support
• Titration of IV drips: vasoactive agents, sedatives, paralytics, insulin, anticoagulation
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia recognition
• Trauma and neurosurgical patient care
• Familiarity with ECMO and CRRT (preferred, not required)
• Experience with Cerner charting and GE monitoring systems
• Ability to work autonomously in high-acuity situations and as part of an interdisciplinary team

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your contract comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage available during your assignment
• Competitive hourly pay with overtime and holiday differentials
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can stay compliant with ease
• Professional development and orientation including a sim lab to set you up for success
• A supportive team environment at a Level 1 trauma center that values your expertise
• Paid time off options and flexible scheduling to help you recharge
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates

Travel Perks: Explore Chandler, AZ

Chandler sits in the sunny Phoenix metro area — perfect for outdoor lovers and foodies. Explore Downtown Chandler’s lively dining scene and weekly farmers markets, stroll the scenic trails at South Mountain or go hiking at nearby Camelback Mountain, and enjoy year-round golf courses. Catch a game or concert in nearby Phoenix or Scottsdale, browse Chandler Fashion Center for shopping, or relax at local parks like Tumbleweed Park. Weekend trips to Tempe, Scottsdale nightlife, or a day drive to Sedona make for easy adventures during your contract.

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