Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 12-hour nights (specific clock-in/clock-out times not provided by employer). Weekend requirement: 3 shifts in a 4-week period (posting also references up to 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks). Guaranteed 36 hours/week. Night (NOC) assignment with rotating coverage and holiday staffing as needed.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $60per 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 telemetry and trauma-level nursing care to a mixed surgical/trauma/ortho patient population
• Continuously monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, acting quickly on dysrhythmias
• Perform sterile procedures such as central line dressing changes and Foley catheter insertion per facility standards
• Deliver post-operative care for transplant and Whipple patients with attention to detail and safety
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including RT, pharmacy, SWAT IV team, and nursing aides to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner and communicate care plans clearly during handoffs
• Participate in SIMs lab and competency validations to ensure clinical excellence
• Support unit needs by floating to observation, VMU, med-surg and tele units as required

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license (able to submit license; employer willing to wait when indicated)
• Minimum 2 years telemetry experience (posting requires 2 years minimum tele experience)
• Mandatory Level 1 trauma experience (this is a must-have requirement)
• BLS and ACLS certifications (current)
• Ability to pass a dysrhythmia competency exam prior to acceptance (two attempts allowed)
• Willingness to complete and pass SIMs Lab skills (Foley insertion & central line dressing change) on Day 1 of orientation where required
• Comfort with floating across med-surg and telemetry units and working 12-hour night shifts
• Travel assignment requirements: own vehicle for travel teams; facility-specific appearance rules apply (natural hair color, no facial piercings; men must be clean-shaven for fit testing)

Education

• Active RN license required (state licensure appropriate to assignment)
• BSN not required (posting indicates BSN Required: No)

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition/competency
• Trauma and surgical nursing principles at a Level 1 trauma center
• Central line care/dressing changes and Foley catheter insertion with sterile technique
• Postoperative care for transplant, Whipple, spine and orthopedic joint patients
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR for documentation and charting
• Experience with Phillips telemetry and ventilatory support (BiPAP/CPAP)
• IV management, wound care, lifts and restraints protocols
• Strong situational awareness, triage skills, and teamwork in a fast-paced acute care setting

Benefits

• Supportive travel assignment perks to help you focus on patient care and exploration
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage options available
• Paid time off so you can actually use your days off (we mean it!)
• Professional development and training including SIMs lab & skills refreshers
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and rejoice together
• Travel reimbursement and help with travel logistics for contract nurses
• A collaborative team culture that values your expertise and voice

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Explore Phoenix between shifts: hike Camelback Mountain or Papago Park for sunrise views, wander the Desert Botanical Garden, enjoy the Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Museum, sample vibrant dining and nightlife in Scottsdale and downtown Phoenix, tee off at local golf courses, or take easy weekend trips to Sedona or the Grand Canyon for unforgettable scenery. Plenty of parks, trails, and cultural stops make this a great base for a travel assignment.

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