Location: Prescott, AZ

Start Date: 01-13-2026

End Date: 04-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; schedule published 6 weeks out (float pool coverage across ICU, MedSurg Tele, PCU and ED holding); includes every-other-weekend and standby call when needed

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 high-quality critical care nursing across ICU, stepdown (PCU), MedSurg Tele and ED holding units
• Continuously monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and respond to dysrhythmias
• Titrate and manage drips safely (Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Insulin)
• Perform thorough clinical assessments and intervene promptly for patient deterioration
• Document care accurately in Cerner and communicate clear handoffs to the team
• Collaborate with physicians, RTs, monitor techs and interdisciplinary staff to deliver coordinated care
• Care for post-procedural cardiac patients including post-cath lab and CABG recovery
• Serve flexibly as a float nurse and be ready to step in where patient needs are greatest

Qualifications

• Active RN license (must be eligible to work in Arizona)
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience with at least 1 year in an ICU setting
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Proven ability to interpret cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmias
• Comfortable titrating drips and managing common critical care infusions
• Must pass the dysrhythmia exam with 80% within two attempts prior to contract start

Education

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• IV drip titration and vasoactive medication management
• Telemetry and stepdown patient care
• Experience with Cerner electronic charting
• Familiarity with CPAP/BiPAP and heated high flow oxygen therapies
• Post-op CABG and post-cardiac cath patient care
• Strong assessment, prioritization and emergency response skills
• Excellent communication, teamwork and patient/family education abilities

Benefits

• Generous housing support guidance to help you settle in quickly
• Competitive travel nurse pay with overtime and holiday differentials
• Travel reimbursement and assistance with licensure paperwork
• Supportive team environment where your critical care skills shine
• Comprehensive on-boarding with unit-specific orientation
• Opportunities to gain diverse experience across ICU, stepdown, med-surg tele and ED holding
• Flexible scheduling options and published schedules so you can plan your life
• Referral incentives and recognition for outstanding clinicians

Travel Perks: Explore Prescott, AZ

Prescott is a charming mountain town with lots to explore on your time off. Hike the scenic Granite Dells or wander around Watson Lake for kayaking and stunning rock formations. Enjoy downtown Whiskey Row with cafes, restaurants and local history around Courthouse Plaza. For weekend road trips, Sedona's red rocks, Flagstaff's alpine forests and the Grand Canyon are within reach for memorable outings.

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