Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; schedule includes night rotations with self-scheduling, typically 3-4 shifts per week and 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks, with holiday rotation

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

• Provide expert, patient-centered nursing care for neuro and epilepsy patients on a telemetry unit
• Perform continuous telemetry monitoring and promptly assess and escalate dysrhythmias
• Conduct focused neurological assessments, including cranial nerve checks and trend observations
• Maintain sterile technique and competently perform Foley catheter insertions and central line dressing changes
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (RT, pharmacy, SWAT/IV team, hospitalists/intensivists) to optimize patient outcomes
• Document accurately in Cerner and communicate clear handoffs during shift changes
• Participate in unit safety practices including lifts, restraints education, and wound care protocols
• Act as a reliable resource during charge shifts and support med-surg/telefloors when needed

Qualifications

• Current RN license (or eligible to obtain) — willing to wait acceptable per submission guidance
• Minimum 2 years clinical nursing experience; MUST have Level 1 trauma experience
• Current BLS and ACLS required
• Telemetry/Med-Surg experience and dysrhythmia competency (must pass dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance)
• Competency or willingness to demonstrate Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing change skills (SIMs Lab pass/fail)
• Familiarity with Cerner charting system
• Ability to pass facility appearance and fit-test requirements (natural hair color, no facial piercings; clean shave for fit test if applicable)
• Own vehicle and valid driver's license for travel team requirements

Education

• BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong critical thinking and patient assessment — detect subtle clinical changes quickly
• EEG/epilepsy monitoring familiarity and ability to care for epilepsy specialty rooms
• Neuro-focused skills: cranial nerve assessments, TBI and post-op brain tumor care
• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition
• Sterile technique and infection prevention for line care
• Comfort working with BiPAP and collaborating with Respiratory Therapy
• Wound care basics, lift and restraint knowledge, and teamwork with IV/SWAT resources

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move smooth and stress-free
• Competitive pay with overtime and holiday differentials to reward your hard work
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant and mobile
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options available to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• 401(k) retirement savings opportunities to plan for the future
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn rewards
• A supportive team and leadership that value clinical expertise and professional growth

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Live and play in sunny Phoenix — explore the Desert Botanical Garden, hike Camelback Mountain or Papago Park, visit the Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Museum, and enjoy the lively dining scenes in Roosevelt Row and Old Town Scottsdale. Weekend road trips include stunning red rocks in Sedona (~2 hours) or a scenic drive to the Grand Canyon for an unforgettable day trip. Golfers, hikers and outdoor lovers will find plenty to do between shifts.

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