Registered Nurse - ICU
Location: Prescott Valley, AZ
Start Date: 01-13-2026
End Date: 04-14-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, typically 7:30 PM - 7:30 AM; every other weekend (Friday & Saturday for nights); holiday rotation and standby rotation as needed
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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 critical care to ICU, PCU and MST patients, managing acuity across a combined care unit
- Monitor telemetry and interpret 12-lead EKGs at the bedside to detect dysrhythmias promptly
- Safely titrate drips (sedation, vasopressors, insulin) and manage set-rate infusions per protocol
- Manage ventilator/BiPAP/CPAP support in collaboration with Respiratory Therapy
- Deliver primary nursing care when needed, including medication administration, assessments, and documentation in Cerner
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including charge RNs, monitor techs, and house supervisors to coordinate patient care
- Float to other units as needed to maintain competency and support staffing (two-hour notice for some floats)
- Participate in unit and hospital orientation and contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Active RN license (Arizona or compact RN eligible) in good standing
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience (or 1 year ICU + 1 year PCU/MedSurg in larger facilities)
- BLS and ACLS certifications required prior to assignment
- Ability to pass the dysrhythmia exam with an 80% score within two attempts (required before contract signing)
- Experience titrating drips and managing ventilator/BiPAP/CPAP patients
- Familiarity with Cerner charting system preferred
- Willingness to float, work standby rotations, and participate in holiday scheduling
- Must meet CommonSpirit radius/employment restrictions (no full-time/part-time/PRN at CommonSpirit facilities within past year and within the 50-mile rule)
Education
- Associate degree or diploma in Nursing (ADN or diploma acceptable); BSN not required
- Completion of hospital/unit orientation and competency-based MCU orientation
Knowledge & Skills
- Telemetry monitoring and bedside cardiac monitoring
- 12-lead EKG acquisition and interpretation basics
- Dysrhythmia recognition and dysrhythmia exam preparedness
- Drip titration and IV infusion management
- Ventilator/BiPAP/CPAP management and collaboration with RT
- Care across acuity levels: ICU, PCU, MST (multi-care unit)
- Familiarity with remote monitor/monitor tech workflows
- Ability to function as charge/resource nurse when required
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make relocation easy
- Competitive hourly pay with overtime and holiday differentials
- Medical, dental & vision coverage options available
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Paid time off and flexible scheduling to help you recharge
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend, get rewarded
- 401(k) retirement savings options to plan for your future
- Supportive team culture with clinical mentorship and unit-based orientation
Travel Perks: Explore Prescott Valley, AZ
Explore Prescott Valley and nearby Prescott during your contract: hike and rock-scramble at the Granite Dells, paddle or take scenic walks at Watson Lake, climb Thumb Butte for panoramic views, and enjoy the historic Prescott Courthouse Square with its restaurants and Whiskey Row nightlife. Outdoor lovers will appreciate local trails, mountain biking, fishing and golf. Weekend road trips to Sedona and Flagstaff are easy for red-rock scenery, additional trails and great local dining.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - ICU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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