Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 02-09-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; includes 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks and holiday coverage as scheduled (night 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 high-quality neuro-telemetry nursing care for a 32-bed unit, managing complex neuro patients with compassion
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and accurately interpret EKGs to detect dysrhythmias
• Titrate cardiac and insulin drips (Amiodarone, Cardizem/Diltiazem, Insulin) safely and per protocol
• Perform procedure-based skills such as Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes while maintaining sterile technique
• Participate in and pass SIMs Lab competencies (Foley, central line care, lifts, restraints, wound care)
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team—RT, pharmacy, SWAT IV RN and hospitalists—to deliver coordinated care
• Serve as charge nurse when scheduled and accept light patient assignments with a focus on team leadership
• Provide bedside report and timely documentation in Cerner to ensure continuity and quality of care

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license (eligible to submit; employer willing to wait per job notes)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience with telemetry and neuro experience highly preferred
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Required: Level 1 trauma experience (must-have)
• Demonstrated competency in EKG interpretation / dysrhythmia recognition (dysrhythmia exam required prior to acceptance; two attempts allowed)
• Competence in Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (SIMs Lab pass/fail)
• Ability to titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem/Diltiazem and Insulin
• Willingness to float to tele units and support tele ICU overflow
• Travel-specific requirements: must have personal vehicle, natural hair color, no facial piercings; male candidates must be clean-shaven for fit testing

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma; BSN not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms
• Proficient with Cerner EMR charting and clinical documentation
• IV therapy and drip titration protocols for cardiac and insulin drips
• Central line care, sterile technique, and Foley catheter insertion skills
• Neuro-focused patient assessment (CVA, TBI, post-op spinal/brain surgery, encephalopathy)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-turnover unit and prioritize effectively
• Strong communication and teamwork for bedside report and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Basic wound care, safe patient lifts, and restraint procedures

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match to plan for the future
• Life insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge after giving your best at the bedside
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make credentialing smoother
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, share the win
• A supportive team that values YOU and celebrates great patient care

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix is a travel nurse playground: hike Camelback Mountain or Piestewa Peak at sunrise, wander the Desert Botanical Garden, and indulge in an amazing local food and craft beer scene. Take weekend escapes to Sedona’s red rocks or the Grand Canyon for breathtaking views. Enjoy golf, art museums, farmer’s markets, and warm winter weather—perfect for exploring after your night shift ends.

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