Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, rotating 12-hour day shifts; self-scheduled with scheduler rebalancing; weekend requirement approximately 3 weekend shifts every 4 weeks; holidays 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, compassionate critical care to adults in SICU/MICU/TICU settings
• Manage mechanical ventilation and advanced respiratory support including Cervo I, Jet and oscillator ventilators
• Titrate drips and manage complex hemodynamic support safely and according to protocols
• Read and interpret cardiac strips and act quickly on dysrhythmias
• Perform and maintain competency in central line dressing changes and Foley catheter insertion while upholding sterile technique
• Collaborate with intensivists, RTs and the multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated patient care
• Participate in SIMs Lab, unit orientation and ongoing competency checks to maintain high standards
• Float across ICU areas and support MedSurg/Telemetry units as needed to ensure excellent patient coverage

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Arizona or compact RN license eligible for Arizona
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience, with experience in a 600+ bed teaching facility preferred
• Required Level 1 Trauma experience
• Current ACLS, BLS and NIHSS certifications
• Proven ability to titrate drips and manage vasoactive infusions
• Demonstrated competency in mechanical ventilation and ventilator management
• Comfortable reading and interpreting cardiac rhythms (must pass dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance)
• Must pass SIMs Lab skills for Foley insertion and central line dressing changes (pass/fail)
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license for travel team requirements
• Must meet facility appearance/fit-test requirements (natural hair color, no facial piercings; men must be clean shaven for fit test)

Education

• Current RN license (required)
• BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical care assessment and advanced hemodynamic monitoring
• Mechanical ventilation modes and troubleshooting
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia recognition
• Central line and Foley catheter care with strict sterile technique
• Experience with bedside procedures: bronchoscopy assistance, tracheostomy care and hemodialysis catheter support
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic charting
• Ability to work in fast-paced trauma and transplant populations with strong prioritization skills
• Team communication and collaboration with bedside and ancillary staff

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel assignment feel like home
• Medical, dental and vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off shift
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement to cover assignment-related expenses
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn rewards
• A supportive team that values your critical care skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix offers year-round sunshine and lots to explore between shifts. Hike Camelback Mountain or Papago Park for sunrise views, wander the Desert Botanical Garden, or visit the Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Museum for local culture. Enjoy a short drive to Scottsdale for great dining, shopping and golf, or plan weekend getaways to Sedona for red-rock scenery (about 2 hours) and the Grand Canyon for breathtaking vistas (about 3.5 to 4 hours). Warm winters, vibrant food scenes and plenty of outdoor activities make Phoenix a great home base for a travel assignment.

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