Registered Nurse - Telemetry/MedSurg Float
Location: Chandler, AZ
Start Date: 12-15-2025
End Date: 03-16-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, schedule includes nights across the week with every-other-weekend coverage (4 weekend shifts per 4-week period) and required holiday coverage; guaranteed 36 hours per week
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
- Titrate cardiac drips safely and precisely, following unit protocols
- Interpret EKGs and monitor telemetry for dysrhythmias
- Provide high-quality patient care across Telemetry, Neuro, and MedSurg units
- Float between Chandler and Mercy Gilbert campuses as assigned, clocking out/in per policy
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including RT, pharmacy, and hospitalists
- Perform bedside assessments, document in Cerner, and communicate changes clearly
- Participate in orientation, simulation lab, and required competency evaluations
- Support patient flow in observation areas, post-op recovery, and specialty holds
Qualifications
- Active RN license eligible to work in Arizona (license to submit required)
- Minimum 2 years clinical nursing experience (Telemetry/MedSurg experience preferred)
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications; NIHSS required for Neuro shifts
- Proven ability to titrate cardiac drips and recognize dysrhythmias
- Comfortable with floating to ICU, Cardiac Tele, MedSurg and holding areas
- Must pass a dysrhythmia exam (2 attempts max) prior to contract and a Sim Lab on day one of orientation
- Cerner charting experience preferred
- Ability to work every-other-weekend and required holiday shifts
Education
- Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing required; BSN preferred but not required
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong EKG interpretation and dysrhythmia recognition skills
- Familiarity with cardiac meds: Amiodarone, Cardene, Nitro, Heparin, Dobutamine (titrate down only)
- Telemetry monitoring (centralized tele) and GE monitor experience
- IV skills including secure lines and medication titration
- Comfortable with Spectralink phones and central monitoring workflows
- Excellent critical thinking, triage and patient monitoring abilities
- Team communication and documentation in Cerner
Benefits
- Competitive pay with overtime and holiday differentials
- Generous housing stipend or local accommodation assistance
- Travel reimbursement for assignments and relocation support
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you get started faster
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plan options
- Holiday and call differentials to reward your dedication
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend, get rewarded
- Supportive team environment with preceptors and clinical supervisors
Travel Perks: Explore Chandler, AZ
Chandler and nearby Gilbert make excellent home bases for your travel assignment. Enjoy downtown Chandler's dining and arts scene, shop at Chandler Fashion Center, or relax at Tumbleweed Park. Outdoor lovers will appreciate SanTan Mountain Regional Park for hiking and great desert sunsets. Nearby Gilbert's Heritage District and the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch offer coffee shops, farmers' markets and scenic walks. For weekend adventures, explore Scottsdale nightlife, Tempe's Mill Avenue, or take a day trip to Sedona or the Grand Canyon.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Telemetry/MedSurg Float? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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