Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 08-31-2026

End Date: 11-30-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour night shifts, 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks, holidays based on unit coverage

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

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate emergency and trauma nursing care in a Level 1 Trauma Center
• Perform rapid patient assessments, interpret telemetry strips, and respond to critical situations with confidence
• Collaborate with physicians, midlevels, and respiratory therapists to stabilize and treat a wide range of emergencies
• Insert foley catheters, change central line dressings, and perform port-a-cath insertions while maintaining a sterile field
• Float between St. Joseph's Main, Westgate, and free-standing ERs to support dynamic patient needs
• Participate in SIMs Lab pass/fail skills validation and orientation to ensure top-notch competency

Qualifications

• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (required)
• Minimum of 2 years of emergency department experience
• At least 6 months of Level 1 Trauma experience (required)
• TNCC and ATCN certifications are a plus
• Comfort with floating to multiple campuses and using your own vehicle
• Ability to pass DYS exam and SIMs Lab skills validation (pass/fail)

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with Cerner EMR and Phillips telemetry monitors
• Strong skills in ECG strip interpretation and critical care interventions
• Solid understanding of sterile field techniques for foley and central line procedures
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume environment (250-300 patients per day) with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Excellent communication and teamwork to manage trauma, burns, psych holds, and a diverse patient mix

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy on the road
• 401K retirement savings plan to secure your future
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement to get you to your new adventure
• Referral bonus program for bringing friends along
• A supportive team that values YOU and your dedication

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Explore Phoenix's sunny charm with hikes at Camelback Mountain or South Mountain Park, catch a spring training baseball game, visit the Heard Museum, or take a weekend getaway to Sedona or the Grand Canyon. Enjoy year-round outdoor dining and a vibrant downtown scene!

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