Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, schedule includes nights and weekend coverage (self-scheduled; weekend requirement: 3 shifts in a 4-week period; 4 total weekend shifts referenced)

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

• Perform thorough neuro-focused patient assessments and detect subtle changes in condition
• Monitor telemetry and trend EEG data (24–48 hour trend EEGs) and respond to dysrhythmias quickly and accurately
• Maintain sterile technique during procedures and SIMs Lab-demonstrated skills such as Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• Administer medications and chart accurately in Cerner, ensuring clear interdisciplinary communication
• Provide compassionate care to patients with epilepsy, brain tumors, TBI and other neuro diagnoses
• Collaborate with RT, pharmacy, hospitalists/intensivists, and the IV SWAT team to coordinate safe, efficient care
• Participate in unit education (lifts, restraints, wound care) and pass required competency exams and SIMs Lab
• Support unit flow through timely documentation, effective handoffs, and teamwork on both days and nights

Qualifications

• Active RN license (able to submit and wait if needed)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience (Level 1 trauma experience required)
• BLS and ACLS required
• Strong telemetry/MedSurg experience with dysrhythmia recognition — candidate must pass dysrhythmia exam (2 attempts allowed)
• Competent in sterile technique, Foley catheter insertion, and central line dressing changes (SIMs Lab pass required)
• Comfortable using Cerner for charting
• Reliable transportation (travel teams must have their own vehicle) and adherence to 50-mile radius/driver’s license rule
• Willingness to follow unit appearance and fit-test requirements (natural hair color, no facial piercings; men clean-shaven for fit test)

Education

• Active RN license (required)
• BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment with strong critical thinking for neuro populations
• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition
• EEG familiarity and ability to care for patients on trending EEG
• IV skills, including placement support and coordination with IV SWAT team
• Sterile field maintenance and procedural competency (Foley, central line care)
• MedSurg and Telemetry clinical skills
• Proficient documentation in Cerner and clear interdisciplinary communication
• Ability to work independently on nights and collaborate with on-site providers

Benefits

• Generous travel package with housing stipend and travel reimbursement to help you settle in quickly
• Competitive pay with overtime and holiday premium opportunities
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so your paperwork isn’t a headache
• Paid time off and work-life support to help you recharge between shifts
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Access to continuing education and training — including SIMs Lab skills refreshers
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded
• A supportive clinical team and unit leadership that values strong assessment skills and critical thinking

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Explore Phoenix’s best between shifts: hike Camelback Mountain or South Mountain for skyline views, stroll the Desert Botanical Garden, visit the Heard Museum or Phoenix Art Museum, and enjoy lively dining and nightlife in downtown Phoenix or nearby Old Town Scottsdale. For weekend road trips, Sedona’s red rocks are about two hours away and the Grand Canyon is an achievable day trip for a long weekend. Mild winters, plentiful golf courses, and abundant outdoor areas make Phoenix a great home base for adventurers.

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