Registered Nurse - Telemetry/MedSurg
Location: Prescott, AZ
Start Date: 02-10-2026
End Date: 05-12-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shifts, 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM; schedules posted 4 weeks in advance with self-scheduling (manager finalizes); weekend requirement: 2 weekends per 4-week schedule; guaranteed 36 hours/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
- Interpret telemetry strips and sign reads at least once per shift to ensure timely cardiac assessment
- Provide direct patient care for telemetry, med-surgical, orthopedic, spinal and neurologic patients with professionalism and compassion
- Administer set-rate drips such as diltiazem per unit protocols and monitor patient response
- Collaborate with remote monitor techs and unit staff to maintain safe 1:5 patient ratios
- Manage respiratory supports including CPAP, BiPAP and high-flow oxygen as needed
- Chart accurately and efficiently in Cerner to maintain clear, compliant patient records
- Float to other units (East Campus, PCU) when needed while maintaining standard of care
- Participate in unit orientation and ongoing teamwork to support patient throughput and outcomes
Qualifications
- Current, active RN license in the applicable jurisdiction
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (telemetry/med-surg experience preferred)
- Comfortable reading and interpreting basic telemetry strips
- Experience with general surgical and orthopedic patients, and care of CVA/TIA patients
- Cerner experience recommended (one day of unit orientation only)
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and meet weekend staffing expectations
Education
- Active RN license required; BSN not required
Knowledge & Skills
- Telemetry strip interpretation and cardiac monitoring fundamentals
- MedSurg nursing skills for surgical and orthopedic patient populations
- Familiarity with respiratory supports: CPAP, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen
- Competence with set-rate drip management (example: diltiazem)
- Proficient electronic charting in Cerner
- Strong clinical judgement, communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced acute care setting
- Ability to work with remote monitor tech workflows and sign telemetry reads
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
- Housing assistance options to make your assignment smooth and comfortable
- Paid time off so you can recharge and explore the area
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional moves
- Travel reimbursement to help offset assignment logistics
- 401K retirement savings plan to help plan for the future
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend, get rewarded
- A supportive, collaborative team that values your contributions and growth
Travel Perks: Explore Prescott, AZ
Explore Prescott's great outdoors during your time off: hike Thumb Butte or Granite Mountain, relax at Watson Lake with scenic rock formations and paddling, stroll historic Whiskey Row and the Courthouse Plaza for local dining and shops, enjoy mountain biking and trails in Prescott National Forest, and take weekend trips to Sedona or Flagstaff for breathtaking red rock scenery and more adventures.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Telemetry/MedSurg? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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