Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 12-hour shifts (exact clock start/end not specified), rotating schedule with 3 weekend shifts per 4-week block; 36 hours/week guaranteed; night shift

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 cardiac telemetry and interpret rhythms accurately to keep patients safe
• Titrate vasoactive and antiarrhythmic drips such as Heparin, Cardizem and Amiodarone per protocol
• Perform sterile procedures including Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes when competent
• Maintain sterile field and pass SIMs Lab skills during orientation to meet unit standards
• Provide bedside care for post-op cardiovascular surgery patients and respond to acute changes
• Document assessments and interventions promptly in Cerner
• Collaborate with Tele Techs, PCTs and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care
• Participate in lifts, restraints and wound care education to ensure safe, high-quality practice

Qualifications

• Active RN license (able to practice in the assignment region)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (cardiac/telemetry or acute care experience strongly preferred)
• Level 1 Trauma experience is required
• Demonstrated ability to interpret dysrhythmias; must pass dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance (two attempts allowed)
• Competence in Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes or willingness to validate skills in SIMs Lab
• Driver's license and ability to drive within a 50-mile radius; travel teams must provide their own vehicle
• Willingness to comply with facility appearance and fit test requirements (natural hair color, no facial piercings, men clean-shaven for fit test)

Education

• Associate degree in Nursing or Nursing diploma accepted; BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and ECG/dysrhythmia interpretation
• Drip titration and management of titratable infusions
• Foley catheter insertion and central line care
• Experience with Cerner electronic charting
• Familiarity with GE telemetry packs and off-unit Tele Tech workflows
• Experience or comfort caring for post-op cardiovascular surgery patients (CABG, MVR, STEMI, HF)
• Competence with CPAP, BiPAP and HFNC respiratory support
• Wound care, safe patient handling, lifts and restraints knowledge

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your assignment comfortable and stress free
• Competitive hourly pay with overtime and holiday differentials
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off options so you can recharge between assignments
• Exposure to high-acuity cardiac cases that accelerate your skills and career growth
• Supportive team environment with dedicated pre-screen and onboarding to get you working quickly
• Referral bonus program for sending great colleagues our way

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix offers desert beauty and big-city comforts. Enjoy hikes at Camelback Mountain and Papago Park, explore the Desert Botanical Garden, or wander the artsy Roosevelt Row and Heard Museum. Grab brunch or nightlife in nearby Scottsdale, catch a spring training game, or take scenic day trips to Sedona for red rock hikes (about 2 hours away) and the Grand Canyon for a weekend adventure. Great golf, dining, and year-round sunshine make Phoenix a rewarding place to live while on assignment.

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