Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts (day shift focus). Schedule includes four weekend shifts per 4-week period and a guaranteed 36 hours/week. Exact start and end times are assigned by the unit (12-hour day block schedule). Float coverage between St. Joseph's Main, Westgate and two free‑standing ERs; may be floated mid-shift.

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 rapid, high‑quality emergency and trauma nursing care for adult and pediatric patients in a busy Level I trauma ED
• Perform and document assessments, interventions, and ongoing monitoring using Cerner EMR
• Maintain sterile field and perform procedural skills including Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• Interpret telemetry strips and collaborate with the team and RT/MDs to manage ventilated and critically ill patients
• Participate in SIMs Lab and competency validation to ensure safe procedural practice
• Float between campuses as needed and support unit workflow while maintaining patient safety and continuity of care
• Act as a team player during high‑volume periods, assisting with patient flow, triage, and critical interventions

Qualifications

• Active RN license (eligible to practice in AZ or willing to obtain state licensure)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with at least 1 year of Trauma Level I experience (will screen 8+ months if applicable)
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications (required)
• TNCC and ATCN are preferred — ENPC does not substitute for PALS
• Comfortable with Cerner charting and Phillips telemetry monitor strip interpretation
• Ability to pass a required DYS exam prior to accepting the assignment (2 attempts allowed; failure results in a 6‑month hold per region policy)
• Must be able to float between facilities, have reliable vehicle access for travel teams, and complete patient care competencies during SIMs Lab
• Facility requirements: natural hair color, no facial piercings, and men clean‑shaven for fit testing

Education

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program and active RN license
• BSN not required (indicated as not mandatory for submission); employer will accept Associate Degree/Diploma with required clinical experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency/ER and trauma nursing best practices and triage
• Trauma Level I workflows and critical care stabilization
• Sterile technique, Foley catheter insertion, central line dressing care, and port‑a‑cath procedures
• Telemetry interpretation and use of Phillips monitoring systems
• Experience with Cerner EMR and thorough documentation practices
• Familiarity with SIMs Lab exam structure and skills validation
• Ability to manage high patient volumes, burns, trauma, and pediatric transfers

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU — experienced charge nurses and seasoned ER staff to help you hit the floor running
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision options to keep you healthy on and off shift
• Paid time off to recharge between travel assignments
• Travel support and coordination so you can focus on patients, not logistics
• Robust orientation with SIMs Lab and hands‑on floor orientation (2–3 shifts) to build confidence
• Professional development and on‑site training opportunities (SIMs, lifts, restraints, wound care)
• A collaborative environment where trauma and ER experience is respected and rewarded

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Explore Phoenix’s desert beauty and vibrant culture on your off days: hike Camelback Mountain or South Mountain for sunrise views, stroll the Desert Botanical Garden, visit the Heard Museum or Phoenix Art Museum for local art and history, enjoy the lively Roosevelt Row and Old Town Scottsdale dining and nightlife, catch spring training baseball nearby, or take easy weekend trips to Sedona or the Grand Canyon. Plenty of golf courses, parks, and southwest cuisine to keep your downtime interesting.

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