Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 04-14-2026

End Date: 07-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM (Day) and 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (Night); primarily Night shifts with requirement to work 2-3 day shifts for orientation; rotating schedule with weekend and holiday coverage (must work four weekend shifts per schedule).

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $34 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

• Perform continuous remote surveillance of cardio-pulmonary rhythms via a central monitoring station for multiple locations.
• Recognize, record, and report dangerous rhythm changes and arrhythmias promptly and accurately.
• Follow established protocols to notify local RN staff and escalate emergent issues through proper communication channels.
• Maintain vigilance across a high patient ratio (comfortable monitoring 45–60 patients) using GE and Ascom equipment.
• Document events and actions clearly and follow command center policies to support patient safety and department metrics.
• Collaborate with charge nurses, house supervisors, and directors to improve outcomes and streamline workflows.
• Participate in orientation, mandatory in-person GE team training for go-live groups, and ongoing cross-training opportunities.
• Adhere to facility policies including strict no personal cell phone use and use of hospital-provided work phone for communications.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited telemetry/monitor tech or relevant program that includes EKG interpretation.
• Minimum 2 years of recent related work experience required; 3 years preferred.
• BLS certification required and current.
• Must pass the Advanced Dysrhythmia exam prior to accepting the assignment (lethal rhythms are pass/fail with only one attempt).
• Comfortable monitoring high-volume telemetry loads (45–60 patients) in a virtual monitoring environment.
• Available for 2–3 day shifts for orientation (even if assigned to nights) and able to work required weekends and holidays.
• Unable to hold another job while on assignment (exclusive availability required).
• Willingness to comply with hospital policies (no personal cell phones on the job; hospital provides phone).

Education

• Graduation from an accredited telemetry/monitor tech or relevant clinical program including EKG interpretation

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and remote surveillance/central monitoring best practices
• EKG interpretation and cardiac rhythm recognition, including advanced dysrhythmia
• Familiarity with Cerner charting system and GE monitoring equipment
• Experience with Ascom communications equipment and remote patient monitoring tools
• Strong clinical communication, escalation, and documentation skills
• Ability to follow protocols in high-pressure, fast-paced virtual hospital settings
• Comfort with technology-driven workflows and cross-training into related virtual roles

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your skills and growth
• Opportunities to cross-train into roles like Virtual Patient Companion or Clinical Connection Specialist
• Comprehensive onboarding and a mandatory in-person GE equipment orientation for the go-live team
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required certifications
• Flexible scheduling within rotating 12-hour blocks — predictable blocks, even if no set weekly schedule
• Paid time off policies and holiday coverage (as applicable through the agency)
• Professional development opportunities and skills validation (Advanced Dysrhythmia training and testing)
• Work-from-a-centralized-command experience with advanced monitoring technology — great resume builder

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix is a sun-lover’s playground: hike Camelback Mountain or Piestewa Peak at sunrise, stroll the Desert Botanical Garden, or explore Roosevelt Row’s murals and indie shops. Catch a Suns or Diamondbacks game, visit the Heard Museum for Native American art, or take easy weekend escapes to Sedona’s red rocks and the Grand Canyon. Outdoor options include Papago Park, regional lakes for boating, and scenic drives — perfect for recharging between shifts.

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