Location: Chandler, AZ

Start Date: 12-15-2025

End Date: 03-16-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; includes weekends (4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule) and requires coverage for 2 of 3 major holidays; night shift/float

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 high-quality direct patient care across Telemetry and MedSurg units, delivering compassionate, evidence-based nursing
• Interpret EKGs and monitor cardiac rhythms using centralized telemetry to keep patients safe
• Titrate cardiac drips (required) following hospital protocols and communicate changes with the care team
• Float between units — quickly adapt to different patient populations including post-cath, post-op cardiac, neuro/stroke, ortho and oncology
• Chart accurately and efficiently in Cerner to maintain clear patient records
• Participate in required simulation labs and dysrhythmia testing as part of credentialing
• Collaborate with physicians, RTs, pharmacy and PCTs to coordinate timely, effective care
• Support unit goals by taking assignment flexibility (including occasional mid-shift campus changes) and maintaining professional standards

Qualifications

• Active RN (Registered Nurse) license eligible for submission in AZ
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (Telemetry/MedSurg experience preferred)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIHSS required for Neuro/Tele units
• Proven ability to interpret EKGs and titrate cardiac drips safely
• Comfortable floating between units and working nights, weekends, and holiday coverage
• Successful completion of employer-required dysrhythmia exam (up to 2 attempts) and pass/fail simulation lab on orientation day
• Experience with Cerner or similar electronic health record systems

Education

• Active RN license in Arizona (BSN not required per job posting)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition skills
• EKG interpretation and cardiac medication titration expertise (Amiodarone, Cardene, Nitro, Heparin, Dobutamine management as directed)
• MedSurg clinical judgment across ortho, surgical, oncology and observation care
• Stroke/Neuro knowledge including NIHSS and post-TPA care
• Ability to work with centralized telemetry systems and coordinate with techs
• Comfort with fast-paced acute care, triage and floating between units and campuses
• Good communication, teamwork, time management and clinical documentation skills

Benefits

• Competitive travel nurse package with generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off shift
• 401(k) retirement savings options to plan for your future
• Life insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Chandler, AZ

Explore Chandler and nearby communities during your off time: stroll charming Downtown Chandler for local dining and nightlife, shop at Chandler Fashion Center, and unwind at Veterans Oasis Park or Tumbleweed Park. Easy access to Gilbert’s dining scene and Mesa arts/culture spots. For outdoor lovers, head to nearby Papago and South Mountain for scenic hikes, or take a weekend trip to Scottsdale and Phoenix for museums, sports and big-city eats. Sedona and the red rocks are a doable day trip when you’re ready for an adventure.

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