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; scheduled in 4-week blocks with self-scheduling (manager finalizes); includes every-other-week rotations and approximately 2 weekends per 4-week schedule
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 strips and document/sign findings at least once per shift to ensure safe cardiac monitoring
- Provide high-quality nursing care for telemetry/cardiac and medical-surgical patients (CHF, post-cath, respiratory, GI, diabetics, post-op total joint patients)
- Monitor patients on set-rate drips (e.g., Diltiazem/Cardizem) and follow unit protocols
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team including charge nurses, RTs, and monitor techs to deliver coordinated care
- Perform assessments, administer medications, and escalate changes in condition promptly
- Float to other units (East Campus/PCU) as needed while maintaining continuity and safety of care
- Participate in a concise orientation and rapidly adapt to Cerner charting with 12 orientation hours
Qualifications
- Active RN license (eligible to submit in Arizona required)
- BLS and ACLS certifications required prior to start
- Minimum 2 years of recent acute care/telemetry nursing experience
- Proven ability to read basic telemetry strips and dysrhythmia recognition — clinician must pass the dysrhythmia exam (80% within two attempts) prior to contract signing
- Experience with CVA/TIA patients and total joint replacement care preferred
- Cerner experience recommended due to a short orientation period
- Must meet radius/employment rules: within 50 miles and not employed (FT/PT/PRN) at any CommonSpirit facility (including CHI/Dignity) within the past year
Education
- Active RN license in good standing (Arizona)
- ADN or Nursing Diploma accepted (BSN not required)
Knowledge & Skills
- Telemetry monitoring and cardiac dysrhythmia recognition
- Telemetry strip interpretation and documentation
- Familiarity with Cerner charting system
- Basic respiratory support knowledge (BiPAP, CPAP, breathing treatments)
- Comfort caring for CHF, post-cath, respiratory, diabetic, and post-op joint patients
- Ability to work in 1:5 ratios and collaborate with monitor techs and nurse aides
Benefits
- Generous travel reimbursement and housing support to help you feel at home while on assignment
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options so you and your family stay healthy
- 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
- Life insurance and disability options for peace of mind
- Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts and adventures
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to simplify paperwork and renewals
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded
- A supportive, collaborative team that values your skills and growth
Travel Perks: Explore Prescott, AZ
Prescott is an outdoors-lover’s playground: explore Granite Mountain and Thumb Butte trails, paddle or picnic at Watson Lake, stroll historic downtown and Whiskey Row for cafes and local shops, and enjoy nearby fishing and mountain biking. Weekend getaways include Sedona’s red rocks (~2 hours), Flagstaff for alpine scenery (~1.5 hours), or a scenic drive to the Grand Canyon for a memorable day trip.
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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