Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; self-scheduled nights with weekend coverage (3-4 weekend shifts per 4-week period) and holiday rotation

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

• Monitor telemetry and recognize dysrhythmias swiftly, acting according to unit protocols
• Perform neuro assessments and trend EEGs for epilepsy monitoring patients
• Maintain sterile field during procedures and complete SIMs Lab skills for Foley insertion and central line dressing changes
• Provide skilled MedSurg and telemetry nursing care for patients with brain tumors, TBI, subdural hematomas, and post-op scoliosis cases
• Collaborate with SWAT IV team, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy for comprehensive patient care
• Participate in lifts, restraint education, and wound care education to ensure safe patient handling
• Document care accurately in Cerner and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team
• Support unit needs such as charge coverage or resource RN duties when scheduled

Qualifications

• Current RN license, eligible to work in Arizona and willing to submit license documentation
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, with Level 1 trauma experience required
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Telemetry and dysrhythmia recognition experience required; must pass dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance (two attempts permitted)
• Comfortable with EEG monitoring and epilepsy specialty care
• Ability to complete SIMs Lab skills (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes) and maintain sterile technique
• Must have own vehicle for travel team assignments
• Professional appearance requirements: natural hair color, no facial piercings; men must be clean shaven for fit testing

Education

• Active RN license (required)
• BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong neuro assessment skills, including cranial nerve checks and subtle change detection
• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition
• Experience with trend EEGs and epilepsy monitoring protocols
• Competency in sterile technique, Foley catheter insertion, and central line dressing care
• Critical thinking and quick patient assessment in acute care settings
• Familiarity with Cerner charting system
• Comfort working with ventilatory support (BiPAP) and collaborating with RT
• Ability to work autonomously on night shift and escalate to hospitalists/intensivists as needed

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easier
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options to keep you healthy and covered
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less thing to worry about
• Paid time off so you can actually enjoy your time off
• 401(k) retirement savings options to plan for the future
• Professional development support and access to clinical training, including SIMs lab prep
• A supportive team with experienced RNs, SWAT IV support, RT and pharmacy on site
• Flexible self-scheduling so you can balance life and work

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix offers a great mix of outdoor adventure and city life. Hike Camelback Mountain or explore South Mountain for panoramic desert views, stroll the Desert Botanical Garden, visit the Heard Museum or Phoenix Art Museum for local culture, and enjoy Old Town Scottsdale for dining and nightlife. Day trips to Sedona or the Grand Canyon are very doable on your days off. Golfers, foodies, and outdoor lovers will find plenty to do between shifts.

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