Registered Nurse - Float Pool (ICU/MedSurg Tele/PCU)
Location: Prescott, AZ
Start Date: 01-13-2026
End Date: 04-14-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts); typically scheduled as 3 nights/week (36 guaranteed hours), schedule published 6 weeks out, includes every-other weekend and holiday rotation; standby/call-on-shift may be required
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, patient-centered care across ICU, MedSurg Tele and PCU units — every shift matters
- Monitor and interpret telemetry and rhythm strips; promptly identify and escalate dysrhythmias
- Titrate and manage IV drips (Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Insulin) per unit protocols
- Care for post-procedure cardiac and cath lab patients, including groin site management and CABG post-op recovery
- Perform focused assessments, manage respiratory support (CPAP/BiPAP/high flow) and collaborate with RTs
- Document care accurately in Cerner and maintain clear communication with interdisciplinary teams
- Respond to emergencies, participate in standby/call-in processes, and assist with patient holds from ED when needed
- Float between campuses/units as assigned (East and West campus coverage; travel between campuses ~20-25 minutes)
Qualifications
- Current, active RN license (able to practice in AZ)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience (posting lists 2 years); at least 1 year ICU experience required
- ACLS and BLS certifications required
- Comfortable and experienced with telemetry/dysrhythmia interpretation and monitor strip reading
- Demonstrated ability to titrate common drips and manage complex cardiac/post-op patients
- Experience with electronic charting — Cerner experience preferred
- Willingness to float across ICU, MedSurg Tele and PCU and to work nights, weekends and holiday rotations
- Must pass the dysrhythmia exam with a score of 80% within two attempts prior to contract signing
- Must meet the radius rule and CommonSpirit affiliation restriction (no Full-Time/Part-Time/PRN at CommonSpirit facilities including CHI/Dignity within the past year and within 50 miles)
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma accepted
- BSN preferred but not required
Knowledge & Skills
- Telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation
- IV drip management and titration protocols
- Critical care nursing principles and acute patient assessment
- Post-op cardiac care and cath lab post-procedure management
- Experience with CPAP/BiPAP and heated high-flow support
- Electronic charting in Cerner and accurate documentation
- Ability to work in a fast-paced float pool across multiple units
- Strong communication and teamwork with monitor techs, RTs, and interdisciplinary staff
Benefits
- Guaranteed 36 hours per week for predictable income and work-life balance
- Affiliate fee waived — more of your pay stays with you
- Competitive travel-pay package and travel reimbursement to help with relocation costs
- Supportive orientation (8-hour hospital orientation + unit-specific 12-hour shifts) so you hit the ground running
- Licensure assistance and exam support (you must pass the dysrhythmia exam prior to contract sign — we’ll help you prepare)
- Holiday and overtime pay built into the rotation
- A collaborative team environment with experienced RTs, monitor techs and nurse aides
- Opportunities to float across ICU, MedSurg Tele and PCU for diverse clinical experience
Travel Perks: Explore Prescott, AZ
Prescott is an outdoor lover’s playground — explore Whiskey Row and historic downtown Courthouse Square for coffee, local shops and nightlife; hike or mountain bike the Granite Dells and Prescott National Forest; enjoy Watson Lake for kayaking, rock formations and scenic walks; discover local breweries and farm-to-table dining; take quick weekend trips to Sedona or Flagstaff for red rock views and additional trails — perfect for unwind days between shifts.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Float Pool (ICU/MedSurg Tele/PCU)? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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