Registered Nurse - Telemetry
Location: Prescott, AZ
Start Date: 01-13-2026
End Date: 04-14-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, nights (EOW/every-other-week scheduling), includes 2 weekends per 4-week schedule — Night
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
- Interpret telemetry and ECG strips and document/sign at least once per shift to maintain high-quality cardiac monitoring
- Provide direct patient care for telemetry/medical-surgical patients (CHF, respiratory, GI, post cath, total joint replacement, CVA/TIA)
- Administer medications and manage set-rate drips (e.g., Diltiazem/Cardizem) per unit protocol
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team including charge nurses, RTs, and monitor techs to ensure safe patient care
- Perform patient assessments, monitor trends, and escalate changes in condition promptly
- Chart accurately in Cerner during a condensed orientation period
- Float to East Campus or PCU when needed, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork
- Contribute to a safe, compassionate environment and support patient/family education
Qualifications
- Active RN license in good standing
- Minimum 2 years of relevant nursing experience (telemetry/medical-surgical preferred)
- BLS and ACLS required prior to or at start of assignment
- Must take and pass the dysrhythmia exam prior to signing contract (score 80% within two attempts required)
- Experience interpreting basic telemetry strips and signing telemetry documentation each shift
- Experience with CVA/TIA and total joint replacement patients preferred
- Comfortable with respiratory support equipment (BiPAP/CPAP) and respiratory treatments
- Cerner experience recommended (only one day of orientation on charting system)
- Candidates must meet Radius Rule: within 50 miles and not employed (FT/PT/PRN) with CommonSpirit/CHI/Dignity facilities in the past year
Education
- Active RN license (required)
- BSN preferred but not required
Knowledge & Skills
- Telemetry monitoring and ECG/dysrhythmia recognition
- Cardiac and medical-surgical patient assessment
- Set-rate IV drip management (Diltiazem/Cardizem familiarity)
- Familiarity with Cerner electronic charting
- Strong clinical judgment and timely escalation skills
- Effective communication and teamwork on fast-paced units
- Time management for 12-hour shift workflow
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to help you settle in quickly
- Competitive pay with overtime and holiday differentials
- Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement so staying compliant is easy
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend, get rewarded
- Supportive team environment with dedicated on-site leadership
- 12 hours of orientation plus unit-based onboarding so you hit the ground confident
Travel Perks: Explore Prescott, AZ
Prescott is a charming mountain town with historic Whiskey Row, scenic Granite Dells and Watson Lake for kayaking and great sunsets. Enjoy hiking and biking on Thumb Butte and Prescott National Forest trails, explore local shops and galleries around Courthouse Plaza, or take weekend getaways to Sedona and Grand Canyon for stunning red-rock vistas. Plenty of coffee shops, local breweries and outdoor options make off-shift time easy to love.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - 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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