Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, includes weekends (typically 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks) and holiday coverage; may be placed on standby and required to float between ICU and Tele units

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 neuro-critical care for complex neurosurgical and neurotrauma patients using strong neuro assessment skills
• Manage intracranial pressure monitoring and care of patients with EVDs and other neurosurgical devices
• Operate and interpret ventilator settings and collaborate with respiratory therapy for optimal ventilator management
• Maintain sterile technique for procedures such as Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes, and complete SIMs Lab competencies
• Float between ICU and Tele units as needed while safely managing varying patient ratios
• Document patient care accurately in Cerner and communicate effectively during shift handoffs
• Serve as a supportive colleague and, when assigned, assist in charge or leadership duties without patient assignment

Qualifications

• Active RN license (able to submit and willing to wait if necessary)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience in a large hospital (450+ beds) required
• Required: Level 1 trauma experience and EVD (external ventricular drain) experience
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Proven competence in ICP monitoring, neuro assessment, and ventilator management
• Comfortable with floating to Tele units and managing a 4:1 load on Tele when assigned
• Travel nurse experience of 3-6 months preferred
• Must be able to complete and pass SIMs Lab and unit pass/fail exams; meet facility appearance and fit-test requirements (natural hair color, no facial piercings, men clean-shaven for fit test)

Education

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Neuro assessment and monitoring, including ICP and EVD management
• Critical care nursing and ICU workflow, including 1:2 patient ratios in Neuro ICU
• Mechanical ventilator management and collaboration with RT
• Proficiency in Cerner electronic medical record documentation
• Sterile technique for vascular access and catheter care (Foley, central lines)
• Experience with Phillips monitoring systems and telemetry
• Ability to float across units, adapt quickly, and prioritize patient safety

Benefits

• Supportive team that values YOU and your neuro-critical care expertise
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Comprehensive onboarding with SIMs Lab training and focused floor orientation
• Opportunity to work at a leading neurological institute with advanced cases
• Flexible travel assignment structure with local support from Medical Solutions
• Paid time to complete required competencies and unit-specific orientation
• Access to 24/7 respiratory and pharmacy support for safe patient care
• A professional environment where neuro assessment and advanced skills shine

Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ

Explore Phoenix: hike iconic Camelback Mountain or Piestewa Peak for sunrise views, wander the Desert Botanical Garden and the Heard Museum to soak up local culture, stroll Roosevelt Row for great murals and coffee shops, or catch an afternoon at the Phoenix Art Museum. Weekend road trips are easy: Sedona's red rocks are about 2 hours away and the Grand Canyon is within a half-day adventure. Plenty of dining, outdoor recreation, and warm-weather options to make your travel assignment feel like a mini-vacation between shifts.

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