Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 03-16-2026

End Date: 06-15-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (includes weekends; typically ~4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks). Night shift with floating between ICU and Tele units as needed.

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 expert neuro-critical care: perform thorough neuro assessments and monitor ICP using established protocols
• Manage external ventricular drains (EVDs) and maintain strict sterile technique during procedures
• Care for complex post-op neurosurgical patients including brain tumor, craniotomies and spine surgeries
• Operate and monitor ventilators and Phillips telemetry systems as part of ventilator/patient management
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (RT, pharmacy, neurosurgery) to deliver coordinated, high-quality care
• Document patient care accurately in Cerner and communicate clear handoffs during float assignments
• Complete required SIMs lab competencies (Foley insertion, central line dressing changes / port-a-cath where applicable)
• Serve as a dependable ICU clinician at a 1:2 ratio and support unit staffing needs, including standby shifts

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) credential and eligibility to work in AZ (license submission acceptable - employer willing to wait)
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Level 1 Trauma experience is a must
• EVD experience and solid ICP monitoring skills required
• Strong neuro assessment skills and comfort with high-acuity neuro patients
• ICU experience: generally 2 years in a large (450+ bed) facility required — may consider 18 months if coming from a Neuro ICU unit
• Comfort floating to Tele units (may carry up to 4:1 on Tele) and willingness to complete SIMs lab competencies
• First-time travel clinicians accepted; must pass required pre-employment and on-site pass/fail exams (DYS exam prior to accepting and Day 1 orientation exam)
• Must meet facility appearance/safety rules: natural hair color, no facial piercings, men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Travel teams must have their own vehicles and comply with a 50-mile radius rule per submission guidelines

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in neuro ICU care, neuro assessments and ICP monitoring
• Competence with EVD management and maintenance of sterile field
• Familiarity with telemetry (Phillips monitors) and Cerner charting
• Ventilator management and coordination with respiratory therapy
• Skills in Foley catheter insertion, central line dressing changes and port-a-cath care
• Wound care, safe patient lifts and restraint procedures
• Ability to function in high-acuity, fast-paced critical care settings and adapt while floating

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• Supportive team environment where your neuro-ICU skills are valued and celebrated
• Paid time off so you can recharge after intense but rewarding shifts
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant and mobile
• Travel reimbursement and housing support options for contract travelers (no specifics here, just the perk!)
• Professional development through SIMs lab training and ongoing education
• Flexible scheduling with floating opportunities to broaden your clinical experience
• Referral program and internal recognition for outstanding clinicians

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix is a desert playground with plenty to explore on your time off: hike Camelback Mountain or Piestewa Peak for sunrise views, wander the Desert Botanical Garden, visit the Heard Museum or Phoenix Art Museum, play a round at one of the area's many golf courses, explore Old Town Scottsdale's shops and dining, or take a memorable weekend trip to Sedona or the Grand Canyon.

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