Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 04-06-2026

End Date: 07-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, days with a rotating weekend requirement (approximately 3-4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule); may float to other ICUs and Tele units as needed

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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-acuity post-cardiac surgery and cardiovascular critical care with vigilance and compassion
• Perform telemetry monitoring and interpret dysrhythmias; complete required dysrhythmia competency testing
• Maintain sterile technique during procedures and perform central line dressing changes and Foley management
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy on ventilator management and support for complex patients
• Care for patients supported by IABP, ECMO, CRRT, Swan-Ganz catheters, and other advanced devices
• Serve as a charge/resource nurse when assigned, coordinating care and supporting the team
• Float to other ICUs and Tele units when needed, adapting quickly to varied patient populations
• Participate in SIMs lab and unit training to demonstrate competency in procedural skills

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing for the state of practice
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience, CVICU/CTICU preferred
• Level I trauma experience is required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; CCRN strongly preferred
• Strong IV skills and telemetry/dysrhythmia competency required
• Willingness to complete and pass SIMs lab and unit-specific competency testing
• Ability to comply with facility policies (travel teams must have vehicle; grooming and facial piercing policies apply; men must be clean-shaven for certain fit testing)

Education

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required
• Formal nursing education (ADN/BSN) expected though BSN requirement not specified

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical care nursing for cardiac surgery recovery and high-acuity cardiac patients
• Telemetry monitoring (Phillips) and dysrhythmia recognition
• Central line care, Foley catheter management, and sterile field maintenance
• Experience with IABP, CABG recovery, ECMO, CRRT, lung transplant and thoracic surgery care
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR and documenting in an acute care setting
• Strong collaboration with Respiratory Therapy and multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your critical care expertise and growth
• Comprehensive onboarding with SIMs lab to sharpen high-acuity skills
• Paid time off and holiday scheduling built into rotation
• Opportunities to work with advanced therapies like ECMO, CRRT, and transplant patients
• Licensure and certification assistance resources and proctoring support for required exams
• Access to 24/7 respiratory and pharmacy support while on shift
• Professional development and exposure to complex cardiac surgical care
• A workplace culture that rewards strong clinical skills and teamwork

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix invites you outdoors year-round. Explore Camelback Mountain and Papago Park for quick hikes, stroll the Desert Botanical Garden to see stunning desert flora, and enjoy vibrant dining and arts in downtown Phoenix and nearby Scottsdale Old Town. Weekend getaways include scenic drives to Sedona or the Grand Canyon for breathtaking vistas. Expect great golf, local live music, food scenes, and plenty of sunshine between shifts.

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