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; includes weekends (typically 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks) and holiday coverage as scheduled; 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

• Manage complex neuro critical care patients, including ICP monitoring and EVD management
• Provide ventilator management and advanced cardiorespiratory support in collaboration with RT
• Perform comprehensive neuro assessments and act quickly on changes in neurologic status
• Maintain strict sterile technique for central line dressing changes and Foley insertions
• Document accurately and timely in Cerner EMR and communicate patient status during handoffs
• Support unit operations by floating to telemetry or other ICU floors as needed
• Participate in SIMs Lab and unit orientation to demonstrate and maintain core competencies
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care

Qualifications

• Active RN license (or eligible for Arizona licensure) required
• BLS and ACLS required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience in a large hospital (450+ beds) required
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• EVD (external ventricular drain) experience and strong ICP monitoring skills required
• Experience with ventilator management and telemetry monitoring (Phillips monitors preferred)
• Cerner EMR experience required
• 3-6 months travel nursing experience preferred
• Ability to pass required clinical exams (DYS exam) and SIMs Lab skills; meet facility appearance and fit-test requirements
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle required for travel team members

Education

• Active RN license (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Neuro assessment and recognition of subtle neurologic changes
• ICP monitoring and management best practices
• Ventilator management and collaboration with respiratory therapy
• EVD care and troubleshooting
• Telemetry interpretation and use of Phillips monitors
• Central line dressing changes and Foley catheter insertion competence
• Sterile technique and infection prevention
• Experience documenting in Cerner EMR and effective interdisciplinary communication
• Ability to safely lift/transfer patients and use restraints according to policy

Benefits

• Competitive travel nurse package with housing assistance options to make your stay comfortable
• Travel reimbursement and support for assignment logistics
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you get to work quickly
• Professional development and SIMs lab training to sharpen critical care skills
• Supportive team environment that values safety, teamwork, and your clinical voice
• Flexible scheduling that respects work-life balance for travel clinicians
• Opportunities to gain high-acuity neuro/trauma experience at a world-class institute
• Access to clinical resources and 24/7 RT and pharmacy support on-site

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix offers sunshine and a surprising amount of adventure on your days off. Hike Camelback Mountain or Piestewa Peak for skyline views, explore the Desert Botanical Garden or Papago Park, wander Old Town Scottsdale for dining and nightlife, visit the Heard Museum or Phoenix Art Museum for culture, or take a weekend trip to Sedona or the Grand Canyon for unforgettable red-rock scenery. Golf courses, local food scenes, and year-round outdoor activities make Phoenix a great base for a travel assignment.

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