Location: Gilbert, AZ

Start Date: 12-15-2025

End Date: 03-16-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), rotating across all days of the week with 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule; primarily night assignment available with self-scheduling and occasional float coverage

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

• Provide safe, compassionate care to ED hold and telemetry patients while they await placement
• Continuously monitor cardiac telemetry and interpret EKGs and dysrhythmias accurately
• Titrate cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Heparin, Amiodarone) per physician orders and unit protocols
• Perform IV starts, vital signs monitoring, and medication administration with clinical confidence
• Collaborate with ED charge RN, physicians, and interdisciplinary team to prioritize patient flow
• Float to med/surg, telemetry, or overflow units as staffing needs require
• Participate in orientation and pass required dysrhythmia exam and simulation lab to ensure competency
• Document care accurately in Cerner and communicate changes clearly during handoff

Qualifications

• Active RN license (able to work in Arizona) and eligibility to submit licensure
• BLS and ACLS certifications required prior to start
• Minimum of 2 years of strong cardiac telemetry experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to read/interpret cardiac strips and perform EKG/dysrhythmia interpretation
• Experience titrating cardiac drips and working within set physician parameters
• Comfort with ED holds population and ability to float to med/surg/tele units
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam (UNA) and a day-one pass/fail simulation lab

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — BSN preferred but not required
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• EKG/dysrhythmia recognition and reading cardiac strips
• Drip titration and management of Cardizem, Heparin, Amiodarone
• ED holds workflow and med/surg/tele patient care
• IV starts, medication administration, and accurate vital signs assessment
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic charting
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and team collaboration

Benefits

• Generous travel package including housing stipend and travel reimbursement to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you can stay healthy while you care for others
• Competitive hourly pay with overtime and holiday differentials
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make paperwork painless
• Paid orientation and dedicated preceptorship so you feel confident from day one
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, get rewarded
• Supportive team culture that values your skills and growth
• Opportunities to float and expand your clinical experience across med/surg and telemetry

Travel Perks: Explore Gilbert, AZ

Gilbert sits in the sunny East Valley of the Phoenix metro — expect great food, local breweries, and a lively downtown with shops and a popular farmers market. Explore the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch for birding and walking paths, hit nearby Usery Mountain Regional Park for hiking and scenic views, or take a quick drive to Mesa for arts and dining. Weekend getaway options include scenic trips to Sedona (about 2 hours), the Grand Canyon (around 3.5 hours), or a city day in downtown Phoenix and Scottsdale for museums, shopping, and nightlife.

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