Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 12-hour nights (3 shifts/week to meet guaranteed 36 hours). Typical night window e.g., 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; 4 total weekend shifts per 4 weeks; holidays scheduled based on unit coverage

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 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-quality med/surg nursing care for post-op and acute patients including sepsis, pneumonia, COPD, diabetes, and infection
• Titrate heparin drips safely and follow unit protocols for medication management
• Perform and maintain competency in Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes per SIMs Lab expectations
• Maintain strict sterile field practices and infection control to keep patients safe
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including RTs, charge RN, and resource RN to coordinate care
• Float to other med/surg/tele units as needed and adapt to unit-specific equipment and policies
• Document patient care accurately in Cerner and communicate changes in patient condition clearly
• Support unit initiatives, participate in lifts/restraints/wound care education, and contribute to a positive team culture

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the U.S. (appropriate state licensure required for assignment)
• Minimum 2 years of recent med/surg nursing experience required
• MUST have Level 1 trauma experience
• BLS certification required
• Experience with Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing care; SIMs Lab competency expected
• Comfort with sterile technique and able to pass competency-based assessments
• Experience with Cerner charting preferred
• Able to titrate heparin drips per unit protocols
• Travel assignment expectations: own vehicle available, ability to comply with facility appearance/fit test requirements (natural hair color, no facial piercings, men clean shaven for fit test), and pass employer exams such as the DYS exam

Education

• Active RN license; BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong med/surg assessment and critical thinking skills
• Familiarity with post-operative care and common acute diagnoses
• Competence in maintaining sterile field and performing catheter/line care
• Ability to work independently on nights while coordinating with charge/resource RN
• Effective communication and documentation skills in Cerner
• Wound care, restraints, and patient handling/lift knowledge
• Flexibility to float to telemetry or other med/surg areas when needed

Benefits

• Meaningful travel assignment with immersive team culture and a chance to grow professionally
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current and mobile
• Supportive onboarding with two unit shifts of orientation and a dedicated preceptor
• Clinical training opportunities including SIMs Lab for Foley insertion and central line dressing changes
• Work-life friendly schedule: three 12-hour shifts most weeks to give you longer off blocks
• Opportunity to work with experienced teams and advance trauma/med-surg skills
• Access to Cerner charting experience and continued competency development
• A collaborative environment that values safety, sterile technique, and professional growth

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Explore Phoenix's desert beauty and vibrant cultural scene on your off days. Hike Camelback Mountain or Papago Park for sunrise views, stroll the Desert Botanical Garden, and visit the Heard Museum or Phoenix Art Museum for local art and history. Enjoy downtown Roosevelt Row and nearby Scottsdale for great dining and nightlife. For weekend escapes, Sedona and the Grand Canyon are within driving distance for unforgettable day trips.

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