Registered Nurse - MedSurg Telemetry
Location: Prescott Valley, AZ
Start Date: 02-10-2026
End Date: 05-12-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts, 7:30 PM - 7:30 AM; schedule includes every-other-weekend (Friday & Saturday for nights), holiday rotation, and required floating as scheduled (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
- Deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to MedSurg and PCU telemetry patients
- Monitor and interpret telemetry strips and promptly identify dysrhythmias
- Provide primary care assignment when nurse aides are unavailable and ensure patient safety
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and update patient care plans
- Accurately document assessments and interventions in Cerner
- Precept and mentor nursing students and newly orienting staff when requested
- Float to Multi Care Unit, Pediatric unit, and West Campus MedSurg Tele as needed
- Participate in unit and hospital orientation and contribute to a positive work environment
Qualifications
- Active RN license in the U.S.; ability to obtain Arizona licensure if not already licensed
- BLS and ACLS certifications required prior to start
- Minimum 2 years of professional nursing experience (posting notes 2 years); at least 1 year of MedSurg experience required
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret telemetry; telemetry experience preferred
- Must pass dysrhythmia exam within two attempts (80% required) prior to contract signing
- Willingness to float to other units and to precept nursing students
- Must meet facility radius and affiliation rules (no full-time/part-time/PRN at CommonSpirit facilities within the past year)
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — BSN preferred but not required
- Current RN license
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia recognition skills
- MedSurg and PCU clinical knowledge including post-op and complex medical diagnoses
- Experience with Cerner electronic charting
- Familiarity with care for stable CPAP/BiPAP patients and basic respiratory support
- Excellent assessment, prioritization, and critical thinking skills
- Effective communication and teamwork with interdisciplinary staff
- Ability to manage patient assignments in varying acuity and staffing situations
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make relocation easy
- Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- 401(k) retirement savings options to help you plan for the future
- Life insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind
- Paid time off so you can recharge and maintain work-life balance
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Professional development & precepting opportunities to grow your clinical skills
- A supportive team culture that values your expertise and wellbeing
- Flexible shift opportunities and the chance to pick up extra shifts if you want more hours
- Comprehensive orientation and unit-based support so you hit the ground confident
Travel Perks: Explore Prescott Valley, AZ
Explore the great outdoors around Prescott Valley: hike or mountain-bike the Granite Dells, enjoy scenic walks at Watson Lake and Lynx Lake, and take in the views at Thumb Butte. Historic downtown Prescott (a short drive away) offers Whiskey Row, local breweries, boutiques, and weekend farmer's markets. For day trips, Sedona’s red rocks and Flagstaff or the Grand Canyon are within reach for unforgettable weekend adventures.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - MedSurg Telemetry? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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