Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, Rotating 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; rotating schedule that includes 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks; may include standby shifts and floating to Tele/other ICU floors

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-quality, patient-centered critical care for neuro surgery and neuro trauma patients in a 32-bed Neuro ICU
• Perform thorough neuro assessments and manage ICP monitoring, external ventricular drains (EVDs) and ventilated patients
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including RT and pharmacy (24/7) to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain sterile technique during procedures and complete SIMs Lab competencies (Foley insertion, central line dressing changes, etc.)
• Float to Tele units when required, safely managing increased patient ratios on Tele assignments
• Serve as a charge resource when assigned and coordinate patient care handoffs clearly and professionally

Qualifications

• Active RN (Registered Nurse) license; able to submit license as instructed (facility willing to wait)
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience in a large hospital (450+ beds); Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Must have EVD (external ventricular drain) experience and strong neuro assessment / ICP monitoring skills
• 3-6 months prior travel nurse experience preferred
• Proven competency with Cerner EMR and Phillips monitors
• Willingness to pass facility-required exams (DYS exam prior to acceptance; SIMs Lab pass/fail on arrival) and comply with facility appearance/fit-test requirements (natural hair color, no facial piercings; men must be clean-shaven for fit test)
• Travel teams must provide their own vehicle and respect the 50-mile radius / driving-license requirements

Education

• Active RN license required (BSN not required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in neuro critical care concepts: ICP, EVD management, neuro exam trends
• Ventilator management and collaboration with respiratory therapy
• Central line & Foley skills including dressing changes and sterile technique
• Familiarity with telemetry and Phillips monitor systems
• Comfort with high-acuity caseloads (1:2 neuro ICU ratio) and periodic floating to Tele (up to 4:1 on Tele)
• Strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced ICU environment

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with holiday and charge differentials
• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make relocation easy
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and other financial benefits
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid orientation and training including SIMs Lab support
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities at a leading neuro institute
• Supportive team environment with experienced neuro ICU clinicians
• Flexible scheduling options and guaranteed hours (36 hrs/week)

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Explore Phoenix’s sunny playground during time off: hike Camelback Mountain or Piestewa Peak for skyline views, wander the Desert Botanical Garden, and stroll the Roosevelt Row arts district. Enjoy world-class dining and vibrant nightlife in Old Town Scottsdale, visit the Phoenix Art Museum, catch a game or event at Footprint Center or State Farm Stadium, or take a weekend trip to Sedona or the Grand Canyon for unforgettable desert scenery.

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