Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour night shifts). Schedule varies to meet a 36-hour/week guarantee; includes 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks, possible standby shifts, and required floating between ICU and Tele 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

• Provide expert, compassionate critical care nursing for neuro-critical patients in a 32-bed Neuro ICU
• Perform thorough neuro assessments and manage intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring
• Safely manage ventilators and collaborate with respiratory therapy for 24/7 ventilator support
• Care for patients with external ventricular drains (EVD) and perform appropriate troubleshooting and documentation
• Maintain sterile technique for Foley catheter insertions and central line dressing changes; complete SIMs Lab competency as required
• Document accurately in Cerner EMR and communicate changes to the multidisciplinary team, including pharmacy and physicians
• Float between ICU and Telemetry units as needed while maintaining high standards of care and patient safety
• Support unit operations by working with charge nurse and participating in unit-specific orientation and trainings

Qualifications

• Active RN license (able to submit if not immediately available)
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience in a large (450+ bed) facility
• Required: Level 1 Trauma experience
• Required: EVD (external ventricular drain) experience and strong ICP monitoring skills
• Experience with ventilator management, telemetry, and Phillips monitors
• Cerner EMR experience required
• 3-6 months travel experience preferred
• Must pass DYS exam PRIOR to accepting (two attempts allowed; failing results in 6-month ineligibility for CS AZ and Sac Region)
• Must complete and pass SIMs Lab competencies (Foley insertion & central line dressing changes) as required for placement
• Travel teams must have their own vehicle and comply with a 50-mile radius rule (driver's license is the source of truth)
• Appearance/fit-test requirements: natural hair color, no facial piercings, and men must be clean-shaven for fit testing

Education

• Active RN licensure required; BSN preferred but not required (BSN not required for submission)

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical care nursing for neuro patients
• Neuro assessment and management of intracranial pressure (ICP)
• Hands-on EVD care and troubleshooting
• Ventilator management in an ICU environment
• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation (Phillips monitors)
• Competence with Cerner electronic medical record
• Aseptic/sterile technique for lines and catheter care
• Wound care, lifts & restraints, and safe patient handling
• Ability to float across ICU and Tele floors and manage variable patient ratios

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan your future
• Life insurance and basic disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge after intense shifts
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to simplify credentialing
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn rewards
• A supportive, experienced neuro team that values your skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Explore Phoenix’s sunny outdoors and cultural scene when you’re off shift. Hike scenic trails like Camelback Mountain or Papago Park, stroll the Desert Botanical Garden, and catch art and food in Roosevelt Row. Enjoy world-class dining and nightlife in Scottsdale and Tempe, visit the Phoenix Art Museum or the Heard Museum, or take a weekend road trip to Sedona or the Grand Canyon. Sports fans can catch Spring Training games in the area, and there are plenty of local coffee shops, farmers markets, and patios to relax on your days off.

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