Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 12-hour, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; rotating schedule with 3-4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks (36 guaranteed hours/week)

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

• Perform thorough patient assessments and detect small changes in neuro patients to drive timely interventions
• Monitor telemetry and dysrhythmias vigilantly, completing required competency assessments
• Maintain sterile technique for procedures including Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• Provide skilled care for epilepsy monitoring patients including trend EEG observations and neuro assessments
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including RT, pharmacy, hospitalists/intensivists, and IV SWAT for complex care
• Participate in SIMs Lab, lifts, restraints, and wound care education to ensure competency and patient safety
• Float to MedSurg/Telemetry as needed while maintaining high standards of documentation in Cerner
• Contribute to unit safety and quality initiatives and support a positive patient experience

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing (willing to wait for license submission if needed)
• Minimum 2 years clinical nursing experience (MedSurg/Telemetry/Neuro experience strongly preferred)
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Strong dysrhythmia recognition skills (must pass dysrhythmia exam; two attempts allowed)
• Competency with Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (SIMs Lab pass/fail)
• Proficiency with telemetry monitoring, IV insertion, and neuro assessments
• Must have reliable vehicle (travel teams requirement)
• Facility appearance/fit-test requirements: natural hair color, no facial piercings, men must be clean-shaven for fit testing

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — BSN preferred
• Certified Med-Surg/Telemetry is preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and critical thinking for neuro populations
• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition
• Sterile technique and maintaining a sterile field
• Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing care
• IV insertion and troubleshooting with IV SWAT support
• Neuro assessments including cranial nerve observation and EEG trend interpretation
• Experience with Cerner charting system
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team

Benefits

• Generous housing and travel support to help you focus on care, not logistics
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you and your family stay healthy
• Competitive pay with overtime and holiday differentials
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Orientation and skills SIMs lab to set you up for success from day one
• A supportive team environment with experienced charge nurses and 24/7 RT & pharmacy backup
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling options to help you recharge
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn a reward

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Explore Phoenix between shifts: hike iconic Camelback Mountain or Piestewa Peak, stroll the Desert Botanical Garden, visit the Phoenix Art Museum, and enjoy Scottsdale’s lively dining and nightlife. Weekend trips are easy — Sedona’s red rocks are about two hours away and the Grand Canyon makes a fantastic getaway. Golfers and outdoor enthusiasts will love the year-round options and warm winter weather.

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