Location: Prescott, AZ

Start Date: 03-10-2026

End Date: 06-09-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week guaranteed); includes two weekend shifts per pay period. Option to schedule 4 shifts/week upon discussion. Night shift, first to float to other units as needed (ICU/MS-Tele).

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 expert acute care for progressive care (PCU) patients recovering from cardiac or surgical procedures
• Assess and manage cardiac telemetry, interpret EKGs and respond to dysrhythmias
• Administer IV cardiac medications and manage advanced devices (ventilators, PCA pumps, transvenous pacing)
• Perform specialized procedures and cares such as chest tube management, arterial/venous sheath care, and peritoneal dialysis support
• Collaborate closely with hospitalists, cath lab and surgical teams to coordinate seamless patient care
• Document patient care accurately in Cerner EMR and utilize unit equipment (Philips monitors, Pyxis, Sigma IV pumps, Zoll monitors)
• Participate in unit orientation and ongoing training to maintain high-quality cardiac and post-op care standards

Qualifications

• Active, in-good-standing Arizona RN license (required)
• ACLS and BLS certification (required)
• Minimum 2 years RN experience (job posting lists 2 years); at least 1 year of PCU/stepdown experience required
• Proven telemetry and EKG interpretation skills; competency in IV cardiac medication administration
• Experience with ventilator management, chest tubes, transvenous pacing and arterial/venous sheath care preferred
• Must pass dysrhythmia exam with a score of 80% within two attempts prior to signing contract (failure results in DNU for specified facilities)

Education

• Active Arizona RN license (required)
• BSN not required (posting indicates BSN required: No)

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and EKG interpretation
• IV cardiac medication administration and critical care medication pumps
• Ventilator management and chronic ventilator patient care
• Chest tube care, transvenous pacing and arterial/venous sheath management
• Peritoneal dialysis support and PCA pump use
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR, Philips cardiac monitors, Zoll R series, Medtronic pacemakers, Pyxis and Sigma Spectrum IV pumps
• Strong acute cardiac/post-op assessment and patient prioritization skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• Generous travel support and housing assistance to make your stay in Prescott comfortable
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can stay compliant without the hassle
• Paid time off to rest and recharge between contracts
• Robust orientation and unit-specific training to set you up for success from day one
• Professional development opportunities and access to a supportive clinical team
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
• Travel reimbursement and streamlined credentialing to get you on shift fast

Travel Perks: Explore Prescott, AZ

Prescott is an outdoor lover’s playground with historic Whiskey Row and the charming Courthouse Plaza right downtown. Hike Thumb Butte or explore the Prescott National Forest for spectacular vistas, paddle or stroll around Watson Lake, and find cozy local restaurants and breweries in a walkable historic district. For quick weekend escapes, Sedona’s red rocks and Flagstaff’s forests are drivable day trips, and there are plenty of local museums like the Sharlot Hall Museum for quieter afternoons. Great for scenic weekends and refreshing after a shift.

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