Registered Nurse - MedSurg Tele/PCU
Location: Prescott, AZ
Start Date: 02-10-2026
End Date: 05-12-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; schedule varies and is published 6 weeks out in 4-week blocks; every-other-weekend requirement; travelers expected to be flexible and may float between campuses
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 compassionate, high-quality bedside nursing care across MedSurg Tele and PCU units
- Continuously monitor and interpret telemetry strips; act promptly on dysrhythmias
- Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips safely (Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Insulin)
- Manage post-procedural cardiac and CABG patients in stepdown and PCU settings
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including monitor techs, physicians, and charge nurses
- Perform thorough documentation using Cerner to ensure continuity of care
- Support patient throughput by caring for inpatients holding in the ED when needed
- Serve as a reliable float-pool resource across both campuses, adapting quickly to unit needs
Qualifications
- Current RN license in good standing
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years total RN experience, with at least 1 year in a PCU/stepdown or MedSurg Tele setting
- Comfortable and experienced titrating drips and managing post-cardiac procedure patients
- Ability to interpret telemetry and pass a dysrhythmia exam (must score 80% within two attempts prior to contract)
- Experience with Cerner or similar electronic charting systems
- Willingness to float across units and be flexible with assignments and campus travel (~20-25 minute drive between campuses)
- Must meet CommonSpirit radius/employment rule: candidates may not have been FT/PT/PRN with any CommonSpirit facility (including CHI/Dignity) within the past year
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — BSN preferred but not required
Knowledge & Skills
- Telemetry interpretation and dysrhythmia recognition
- Drip titration and management of vasoactive medications
- Post-cardiac cath and CABG stepdown care
- Experience with CPAP/BiPAP and heated high-flow support in stepdown/PCU settings
- Strong MedSurg assessment skills and geriatric care knowledge
- Comfort working with monitor techs and taking responsibility for strip interpretation
- Ability to work within nurse:patient ratios (PCU ~1:4, MedSurg Tele ~1:5-6)
- Effective communication, teamwork, and adaptability for float-pool assignments
Benefits
- Generous travel perks and local support to help you settle in quickly
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
- Retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
- Life insurance and additional protection for peace of mind
- Paid time off so you can recharge and explore the area
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Travel reimbursement and relocation support for contract clinicians
- Referral bonus program — tell a friend and get rewarded
- A supportive team that values you, your skills, and your work-life balance
Travel Perks: Explore Prescott, AZ
Explore Prescott’s charming downtown and historic Whiskey Row, stroll the picturesque Courthouse Plaza, and enjoy outdoor adventures at Watson Lake and the Granite Dells. Hike Thumb Butte and the Prescott National Forest for stunning views and easy day trips. When you crave a weekend escape, Sedona’s red rocks or the Grand Canyon are within reach for memorable getaways. Local breweries, cafes, and a welcoming small-town vibe make Prescott an inviting base for travel clinicians.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - MedSurg Tele/PCU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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