Registered Nurse - Observation (Telemetry)
Location: Chandler, AZ
Start Date: 12-07-2025
End Date: 03-08-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating nights, 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; includes every 3rd weekend and rotation to cover 2 of 3 major holidays
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $57 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 triage observation patients quickly and accurately to support rapid decision-making
- Continuously monitor telemetry and recognize dysrhythmias for timely intervention
- Interpret ECGs and escalate concerns to providers when necessary
- Administer medications such as amiodarone, diltiazem, and labetalol per unit protocols
- Provide focused post–heart cath care for stable patients and support pre/post-procedure needs
- Document clearly and thoroughly in Cerner to maintain continuity of care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including hospitalists, RT, and pharmacy for safe patient care
- Participate in unit orientation, simulation lab, and competency testing to maintain high standards
Qualifications
- Active RN license in the practicing state (able to submit license)
- Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience (experience must be recent within the past 6 months)
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
- Telemetry experience and strong dysrhythmia recognition skills; must pass UNA dysrhythmia exam (2 attempts max)
- Comfort with observation/telemetry patient population including chest pain rule-out and post heart cath care
- Ability to float to med/surg/telemetry floors as needed
- Must not have held permanent employment at a CSH facility within the past 12 months
- Must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility and be able to provide a current driver's license
Education
- Active RN license required
- BSN preferred but not required
Knowledge & Skills
- Telemetry monitoring and ECG/dysrhythmia recognition
- Acute care nursing for observation and chest pain patients
- Critical thinking and rapid clinical assessment
- Experience with Cerner electronic charting
- Medication administration including non-titration amiodarone, diltiazem, labetalol
- Familiarity with post heart cath and IR/Endo patient care
- Simulation lab readiness and strong clinical competencies
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your contract comfortable
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you and your family are cared for
- 401(k) retirement savings options to help you plan ahead
- Life insurance and basic benefits to protect what matters
- Paid Time Off so you can recharge between assignments
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn rewards
- A supportive team that values your skills and growth
Travel Perks: Explore Chandler, AZ
Chandler sits in the sunny Phoenix metro with plenty to explore between shifts. Walk the Downtown Chandler historic district for great dining and boutiques, shop at Chandler Fashion Center, or enjoy outdoor time at Tumbleweed Park and Veterans Oasis Park. Take short drives to South Mountain or the San Tan Mountain Regional Park for hiking, visit the Desert Botanical Garden or Old Town Scottsdale for arts and nightlife, and catch Spring Training baseball in the valley during season. Phoenix Sky Harbor is nearby for easy weekend getaways.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Observation (Telemetry)? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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