Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Evening 12-hour rotations (exact start/end times vary by unit), rotating schedule that includes weekends with 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks; guaranteed 36 hours per week

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

• Deliver high-quality emergency and trauma care to a high-volume patient population in a Level 1 trauma center
• Rapidly assess, triage, and manage critically ill and injured patients using evidence-based practice
• Perform and maintain competence in procedural skills such as Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes using strict sterile technique
• Monitor and interpret cardiac strips on Phillips telemetry and respond to changes in patient status
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Cerner
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy to coordinate timely care
• Participate in SIMs lab and competency assessments to ensure ongoing skill proficiency
• Float between St. Joseph's Main, Westgate, and two freestanding ERs as needed, providing consistent, high-quality care across sites

Qualifications

• Active RN license (able to submit or obtain for Arizona)
• Minimum 6 months trauma Level 1 experience required; 2 years ER experience strongly preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• TNCC and ATCN preferred; ENPC does not substitute for PALS
• Comfortable reading cardiac strips from Phillips monitors
• Able to pass pre-assignment DYS exam (two attempts provided) and day 1 pass/fail orientation assessments
• Travel teams must have reliable personal vehicle
• Facility-specific appearance and fit-test requirements: natural hair color, no facial piercings, and men must be clean shaven for fit testing

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
• Active RN license in the state of practice (Arizona); license-to-submit candidates considered

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency and trauma nursing best practices in a Level 1 trauma center
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic medical record charting
• Sterile technique and infection prevention, including central line care and procedural dressing changes
• Competence with Foley catheter insertion and related care
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips on Phillips monitors
• Strong critical thinking, rapid decision-making, and effective communication in high-acuity settings
• Adaptability to float across multiple nearby sites and handle variable patient volumes

Benefits

• Supportive team that values YOU and your clinical skills
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you practice-ready
• Travel reimbursement and housing support typical for travel roles
• Professional development and simulation lab training to sharpen trauma skills
• Referral bonus program to reward you for great teammates
• 401K retirement savings and life insurance options

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Explore Phoenix's desert beauty and vibrant culture on your time off. Hike Camelback Mountain or Papago Park, stroll the Desert Botanical Garden, and enjoy food and art in downtown Roosevelt Row. Take short trips to Scottsdale for great dining and nightlife, visit the Heard Museum for Native American art, or drive a couple of hours to Sedona for red rock vistas and trails. Weekend day trips to the Grand Canyon are doable for epic scenery. Plenty of golf, hiking, museums, and local eats to keep your off-duty hours interesting.

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