Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, primarily days with every 3rd weekend and 3 of 6 major holidays required

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 expert, compassionate care for critically ill neonates in a Level 4 NICU environment
• Perform advanced neonatal assessments and intervene promptly to stabilize patients
• Maintain sterile technique and perform procedures such as Foley insertion and central line dressing changes
• Serve as charge nurse and high-risk RN resource when assigned, coordinating care and leading the team
• Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, pharmacy, and multidisciplinary teams 24/7
• Document care accurately in Cerner EMR and communicate clearly with families and providers
• Participate in SIMs Lab, lifts, restraints, and wound care education to meet unit competency expectations

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Minimum 3 years of NICU experience, with Level 4 experience required
• Current BLS and NRP certifications; Cardiac STABLE certification highly preferred
• Demonstrated competency in sterile field practices and required procedure skills
• Experience with Cerner EMR
• Willingness to complete and pass SIMs Lab (Foley and central line skills) prior to or on day one
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred; ECMO and charge nurse experience a plus

Education

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BSN preferred but not explicitly required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong neonatal critical care knowledge including prematurity, cardiac defects, and cooling protocols
• Infection control and sterile technique mastery
• Skill in procedural care: Foley catheter insertion, central line dressing changes
• Familiarity with NICU equipment and team workflows; comfortable working with RT-managed vents
• Ability to function as a high-risk RN resource and lead in fast-paced situations
• Excellent family-centered communication and multidisciplinary collaboration

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment perks and housing support to make relocation easy
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is less painful
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts
• Professional development and SIMs lab training to sharpen your clinical edge
• A supportive, high-acuity team that values your expertise
• Travel reimbursement and help with logistics for out-of-town assignments
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing talented teammates

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix is a sunshine-lover’s paradise. Explore the Desert Botanical Garden, hike Camelback Mountain or Piestewa Peak for stunning valley views, and wander the Heard Museum for Southwestern art and culture. Scottsdale’s Old Town offers great dining and nightlife, and weekend trips to Sedona or the Grand Canyon are perfect for recharging. Golfers, art lovers, and outdoor adventurers will find plenty to do between shifts.

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