Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (self-scheduled; variable days), includes approximately 3 weekend shifts every 4 weeks; holidays scheduled per core staff rotation

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 nursing for adult patients in SICU/MICU/TICU, delivering safe, high-acuity bedside care
• Manage ventilators and advanced respiratory equipment (Cervo I, Jets, Oscillators) to optimize patient breathing
• Interpret telemetry and ECG strips, identify dysrhythmias and act promptly per protocol
• Titrate vasoactive drips and commonly used infusions with precise medication management
• Perform sterile bedside procedures and maintain sterile field for central line dressing changes and Foley insertions
• Assist with bedside procedures such as bronchoscopy, tracheostomy care and hemodialysis catheter management
• Collaborate with intensivists, respiratory therapists and multidisciplinary team for coordinated care 24/7
• Document accurately in Cerner and participate in unit-based education including SIMs Lab and skills validation

Qualifications

• Active RN license (AZ or compact state) required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, with experience in a 600+ bed teaching facility preferred
• Must have Level 1 Trauma experience
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Successful completion of dysrhythmia exam (travelers have two attempts) and pass/fail SIMs Lab for Foley and central line dressing change
• Comfort with ventilator management, telemetry interpretation and medication titration
• Willingness to float across ICU areas and to MedSurg/Tele as needed
• Travel requirements: must have reliable vehicle; facility grooming/personal appearance rules apply (natural hair color, no facial piercings; men must be clean-shaven for fit testing)

Education

• Active RN license required
• BSN preferred but not required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong foundation in critical care and trauma nursing principles
• Proficiency with ventilator modes and settings and bedside respiratory equipment
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring/ECG interpretation and dysrhythmia recognition
• Medication titration and drip management expertise
• Sterile technique for central line care and Foley catheter insertion
• Experience with wound care, prone (RotoProne) therapy and post-transplant postoperative management
• Comfortable charting and navigating Cerner
• Ability to work effectively in high-acuity, fast-paced teaching hospital environment

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you stay healthy
• Competitive pay with overtime and holiday differentials
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn rewards
• Supportive team environment with experienced intensivists and RTs on site 24/7
• Access to ongoing education and simulation training to sharpen your skills

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Explore Phoenix when you’re off shift: hike iconic Camelback Mountain or Papago Park for sunrise views, stroll the Desert Botanical Garden, and savor the thriving food and craft scene in downtown Phoenix and nearby Scottsdale. Visit the Heard Museum for rich regional culture, relax at Tempe Town Lake, or take a weekend trip to Sedona for red-rock trails (about 2 hours) or the Grand Canyon for a memorable getaway (about 3.5 to 4 hours). Plenty of golf courses, spas and outdoor adventures keep weekends interesting.

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