Registered Nurse - Tele Neuro
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Start Date: 12-15-2025
End Date: 03-16-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shifts, 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; rotating nights across the week with every-other-weekend requirement (may be every 3rd) and holidays per permanent 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
- Monitor and interpret telemetry and EKGs to detect rhythm changes and escalate concerns promptly
- Provide high-quality neuro and stroke care, including NIHSS assessments and post-TPA monitoring
- Administer medications and manage IV infusion titrations safely and accurately
- Use Cerner for documentation, orders, and communication with the care team
- Collaborate with intensivists, RT, pharmacy, and ancillary services to coordinate patient care
- Support patient flow and handoffs while maintaining a 1:4 patient ratio on Tele Neuro
- Participate in orientation activities including a pass/fail SIM lab and unit-based training
- Float to Cardiac Tele or MedSurg Oncology as needed to support unit staffing
Qualifications
- Active RN license for practice in Arizona
- Minimum 2 years of relevant nursing experience (telemetry/acute care experience required)
- Travel nursing experience required
- Cerner charting experience required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NIHSS certification required
- UNA Dysrhythmia Exam required prior to signing contract (2 max attempts)
- Ability to pass a day-one SIM lab (study guides provided)
Education
- Active RN license (required)
- BSN not required
Knowledge & Skills
- Telemetry monitoring and EKG interpretation, including dysrhythmia recognition
- Experience with GE monitor systems
- IV infusion titration and basic drip management
- Care for AICD patients and post-surgical telemetry patients
- Stroke care principles (CVA post TPA, TIAs, head bleeds) and NIHSS application
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary communication
- Proficient Cerner documentation and electronic charting skills
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage so you stay healthy on shift and off
- Competitive pay with overtime and holiday differentials
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
- 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn
- Supportive team environment with strong clinical leadership and bedside support
- Orientation and study guides provided, plus a SIM lab to set you up for success
Travel Perks: Explore Gilbert, AZ
Gilbert, AZ sits in the heart of the East Valley with easy access to a lively downtown Heritage District full of restaurants, coffee shops, and local events. Enjoy outdoor time at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch or take nearby hikes in San Tan Mountain Regional Park. Quick drives bring you to Chandler, Tempe, and Scottsdale for shopping, dining, and nightlife. For weekend adventures, plan day trips to Sedona for red rock views or to Phoenix for museums, professional sports, and cultural attractions.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Tele Neuro? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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