Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 12-hour nights: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM. Schedule varies to meet a 36 hours/week guarantee. Weekend requirement: 3 shifts in a 4-week period (notes also reference 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks). Holidays are worked as part of unit coverage 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

• Assess and monitor neuro/epilepsy patients using keen clinical judgment and telemetry/EEG trend interpretation
• Manage and provide skilled nursing care including IV insertion, wound care, Foley catheter care, and central line dressing changes
• Respond rapidly to dysrhythmias and emergent changes, using ACLS/BLS protocols as required
• Complete SIMs Lab competencies and maintain sterile technique during procedures
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including RT, pharmacy and hospitalists to ensure continuity of care
• Float to Med-Surg/Telemetry as needed while maintaining high standards on the Neuro Acute unit
• Serve as a reliable team member with strong documentation in Cerner and adherence to unit ratios and policies

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for submission
• Minimum 2 years RN experience (Med-Surg/Telemetry experience preferred)
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS prior to start
• Must have LEVEL 1 TRAUMA experience (explicit requirement)
• Demonstrated telemetry/dysrhythmia recognition skills and willingness to pass dysrhythmia exam (two attempts allowed)
• Competency in Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes as validated in SIMs Lab (pass/fail)
• Comfort with EEG trend monitoring and neuro assessments; experience with epilepsy monitoring a plus
• Travel requirement: own vehicle for travel teams; ability to comply with facility dress/grooming policies (natural hair color, no facial piercings; men may need to clean shave for fit testing)

Education

• Active RN license (required)
• BSN preferred but not required
• Med-Surg or Telemetry certification preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong patient assessment and critical thinking skills specific to neuro and epilepsy populations
• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition
• EEG trend monitoring and basic epilepsy care knowledge
• IV insertion and peripheral access troubleshooting; familiarity with SWAT RN escalation
• Wound care and sterile technique for line maintenance
• Ability to use Cerner for charting and documentation
• Comfort working with BiPAP/vent support and collaborating with respiratory therapy
• Effective communication, teamwork, and ability to detect subtle patient changes

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment perks including housing stipend or housing allowance options to make your stay comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage available during assignment
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant and focused on care
• Clinical support from an experienced team including SWAT IV RN, RT 24/7 and in-house hospitalists
• Paid orientation and SIMs Lab training to set you up for success from day one
• Professional development opportunities and Tele/Med-Surg certification encouragement
• Travel reimbursement and support for getting you to shift comfortably
• A supportive team culture that values strong assessment skills and critical thinking

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Explore Phoenix when you are off shift. Hike Camelback Mountain or the trails at South Mountain Park for sunrise views, wander the Desert Botanical Garden, visit the Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Museum for cultural days, and enjoy eclectic dining in Roosevelt Row. Weekend road trips are easy: Sedona’s red rocks are about two hours away and the Grand Canyon is a doable weekend adventure. There are plenty of golf courses, local breweries, and desert parks to recharge after your shifts.

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