Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (NOC); self-scheduled with weekend requirement (3 shifts in a 4-week period) and participation in 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

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care on a Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring unit using expert assessment and critical thinking
• Monitor telemetry and recognize dysrhythmias promptly (passing a dysrhythmia exam is required prior to acceptance)
• Perform neuro assessments including cranial nerve checks after targeted training
• Maintain sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes and complete SIMs Lab competency validation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members — RT, SWAT IV RN, pharmacy, hospitalists/intensivists — to optimize patient outcomes
• Manage patient assignments within a 1:4 ratio and step into charge responsibilities when needed
• Document thoroughly using Cerner and participate in unit safety practices including infection control and lift/restraint protocols
• Support epilepsy monitoring processes, including 24-48 hour trend EEGs and care of epilepsy specialty rooms

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing (required)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (explicitly required)
• Level 1 trauma experience (MUST HAVE)
• BLS and ACLS certifications (required prior to start)
• MedSurg/Telemetry certification and BSN preferred
• Competence with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia recognition, Foley catheter insertion and central line care (SIMs Lab pass required)
• Comfort working with neuro diagnoses (epilepsy, TBI, brain tumor, subdural hematoma) and trend EEG processes
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and meet weekend/holiday coverage requirements
• Travel-specific: own vehicle for travel teams, valid driver's license (50 mile radius rule applies), adherence to appearance/fit-test requirements (natural hair color, no facial piercings, men clean-shaven for fit test)

Education

• Registered Nursing license (required)
• BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition
• Neuro patient assessment and cranial nerve evaluation
• Infection control and sterile field maintenance
• Foley catheter insertion and care, central line dressing changes
• EEG monitoring and familiarity with epilepsy-specific care
• Experience with Cerner electronic charting
• Strong critical thinking, situational awareness, and ability to detect subtle patient changes
• Comfort with ventilator/BiPAP familiarity and collaborating with RT

Benefits

• Supportive travel assignment perks — get out, explore, and bring your skills to a top Level 1 Trauma center
• Generous housing stipend options for travelers (talk to your recruiter for details)
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits to keep you healthy on and off shift
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and help with relocation logistics for contract teams
• Referral bonus program — bring a great colleague and earn rewards
• A collaborative team environment with RT, SWAT IV RN, pharmacy and in-house hospitalists supporting your practice
• Opportunities for professional growth — learn advanced neuro assessment and telemetry skills on the unit

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix is an outdoor-lover’s dream — hike Camelback Mountain or Papago Park at sunrise, stroll the Desert Botanical Garden, and browse the Phoenix Art Museum. Love a weekend road trip? Sedona’s red rocks are a couple hours away and the Grand Canyon is a doable day trip. Enjoy great local restaurants, a lively craft beer and coffee scene, professional sports, and plenty of golf and cultural events to fill your time off.

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