Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, typically 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; includes nights with required weekend coverage (4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks) and holiday rotation

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 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 neuro rehab nursing care for a 52-bed Neuro Rehab unit, managing a typical RN ratio of 1:6
• Perform acute MedSurg tasks including IV therapy, wound care, and monitoring complex post-op patients
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team during daily rounds and contribute to patient-centered care plans
• Maintain safe sterile technique for procedures and pass SIMs Lab competency testing (Foley insertion, central line dressing changes where applicable)
• Recognize and respond to dysrhythmias promptly (successful completion of a dysrhythmia exam is required prior to acceptance)
• Deliver compassionate communication and family partnership for patients with TBI, CVA, brain tumor resection and transplant patients
• Work with charge RNs and techs to ensure smooth unit flow and appropriate escalation of issues

Qualifications

• Current RN license (eligible to submit AZ license or willing to wait per employer policy)
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience required; strong MedSurg experience is essential
• Level 1 trauma experience is a must
• BLS certification required; FIM certification preferred
• Competency in dysrhythmia recognition and willingness to pass required dysrhythmia exam (2 attempts allowed)
• Comfortable with SIMs Lab skills (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing change) or willing to demonstrate competency
• Ability to travel for assignment and have reliable personal vehicle for travel teams
• Facility requirements: natural hair color, no facial piercings; men clean-shaven for fit testing

Education

• Active RN license in good standing
• Associate Degree in Nursing or BSN acceptable (BSN not required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong MedSurg and rehab nursing skills
• Experience with neuro population (TBI, CVA, brain tumor) and post-transplant care
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR charting
• Sterile technique and infection prevention practices
• Dysrhythmia recognition and cardiac monitoring
• Ability to use lifts and restraints safely and follow facility-specific wound care protocols
• Effective interdisciplinary communication and family-centered care approach

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to keep you comfortable while on assignment
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant and mobile
• Competitive hourly pay with overtime and holiday differentials
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and growth
• Resources for clinical skills refreshers (SIMs lab practice, on-unit orientation) to set you up for success

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Explore Phoenix between shifts: hike iconic Camelback Mountain or Piestewa Peak for sunrise views, stroll the Desert Botanical Garden, visit the Phoenix Art Museum and Roosevelt Row for local art and food, shop and dine in Old Town Scottsdale, catch spring training games during season, or take weekend trips to Sedona’s red rocks and the Grand Canyon for unforgettable scenery.

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