Registered Nurse - Stepdown/PCU
Location: Prescott, AZ
Start Date: 01-13-2026
End Date: 04-14-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating nights, 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM NOC; schedule published 6 weeks out, includes every-other-weekend and float assignments across MedSurg, Telemetry and PCU
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 acute care across MedSurg, Telemetry and PCU units as a float nurse
- Interpret cardiac monitor strips and manage dysrhythmia care with confidence
- Titrate and manage IV drips (Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Insulin) safely and per protocol
- Care for post-procedural cardiac patients including post-cath and CABG day 3-4 recoveries
- Collaborate with monitor techs, nursing aides and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
- Respond to changing patient acuity and accept assignments across both East and West campuses
- Follow unit-specific policies, participate in orientation shifts, and complete required competency testing
Qualifications
- Active RN license to practice in Arizona
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience (float/acute care preferred) and at least 1 year PCU/stepdown experience
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Comfortable with and experienced in titration of common drips and cardiac med management
- Demonstrated competency in ECG/dysrhythmia interpretation (must pass dysrhythmia exam with ≥80% within two attempts prior to contract)
- Experience with Cerner charting preferred
- Ability to work nights, float between units, and meet radius/employment eligibility rules (no CommonSpirit/CHI/Dignity affiliation in past year)
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma required (BSN not required)
Knowledge & Skills
- Telemetry/monitor strip interpretation and dysrhythmia recognition
- IV drip titration and hemodynamic monitoring
- PCU/Stepdown clinical judgment and post-procedure cardiac care
- Familiarity with CPAP/BiPAP/Heated High Flow setups and working with RT
- Effective communication with monitor techs, nurse aides and multidisciplinary teams
- Time management and adaptability in a busy float pool environment
- Proficiency with Cerner electronic charting
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to help you settle in quickly
- Competitive pay rates with overtime and holiday differentials
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can stay fully compliant
- Paid time off opportunities to recharge between assignments
- Supportive team environment where your skills and safety are valued
- Access to professional development and skill-refresh opportunities (dysrhythmia exam prep)
- Coverage for necessary certifications and background checks
- Easy onboarding with structured orientation across both campuses
Travel Perks: Explore Prescott, AZ
Explore Prescott’s charming historic Whiskey Row and downtown with great dining and local breweries. Hike Thumb Butte or the Granite Dells for stunning rock formations and lakeside views at Watson Lake and Lynx Lake. Enjoy mountain biking and year-round outdoor recreation in Prescott National Forest. For quick weekend getaways, Sedona’s red rocks are about 1.5 hours away and the Grand Canyon is within a doable day trip.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Stepdown/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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