Location: Chandler, AZ

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 12-hour shifts (night), typical schedule 36 hours/week, every 3rd weekend, holiday rotation (must work 2 of 3 major holidays); floats to tele/med-surg and may float to sister facility Mercy Gilbert. Specific start/end times are not provided by the facility.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 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

• Monitor and care for observation and telemetry patients, including chest pain rule-out and post-heart cath patients
• Recognize and respond to dysrhythmias quickly and accurately
• Administer and monitor non-titration medications such as amiodarone, cardizem, and labetalol safely
• Collaborate closely with PCTs, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and hospitalists to ensure coordinated patient care
• Document patient care and assessments accurately in Cerner
• Float to tele/med-surg as needed to support unit staffing and patient needs
• Participate in simulation lab and unit orientation to maintain high standards of practice
• Serve as charge nurse when assigned, supporting team flow and patient safety

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute/telemetry nursing experience, with clinical practice within the past 6 months
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIHSS certification required
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam through UNA (2 attempts max) within 24-48 hours of offer
• Must pass a pass/fail simulation lab on day 1 of orientation (failure results in removal from assignment)
• Able to float to med-surg and sister facility Mercy Gilbert
• Candidates must not have worked permanently at a CSH facility within the past 12 months
• Candidates must not reside within 50 miles of the facility and must provide a current driver’s license at submission

Education

• Active RN license required
• Nursing diploma, ASN, or BSN (BSN not specifically required by the facility)

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry and cardiac monitoring expertise
• Dysrhythmia recognition and acute care assessment
• Strong critical thinking and rapid clinical decision-making
• Familiarity with Cerner charting system
• Experience with observation unit workflows and chest pain evaluation
• Comfort working with PCTs and collaborating with RT and pharmacy teams
• Ability to manage non-titration cardiac medications safely

Benefits

• Supportive team that values your critical thinking and cardiac monitoring skills
• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to help you settle into Chandler
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required certifications
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and life insurance options
• Paid orientation and simulation lab support to get you patient-ready
• Opportunities to float and build diverse clinical experience across tele and med-surg

Travel Perks: Explore Chandler, AZ

Chandler is a great base for exploring the Phoenix metro area. Enjoy downtown Chandler with its dining scene and arts center, stroll or picnic at Tumbleweed Park, and explore Veterans Oasis Park or nearby Riparian Preserve in Gilbert for birding and trails. For outdoor adventure, San Tan Mountain Regional Park and Camelback Mountain are a short drive away, and day trips to Sedona or the Grand Canyon are doable on weekends. Plenty of shopping at Chandler Fashion Center, local breweries, golf courses, and easy access to Phoenix and Scottsdale nightlife and cultural attractions make it a fun spot for travel nurses.

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