Registered Nurse - MCU (ICU/PCU)
Location: Prescott Valley, AZ
Start Date: 04-06-2026
End Date: 07-06-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shifts (12-hour), 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM; rotating night schedule with every-other-weekend coverage (Friday & Saturday nights), holiday rotation, and occasional standby/float shifts
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 high-quality, patient-centered nursing care across ICU, PCU and MST acuities
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and perform 12-lead EKGs, intervening promptly on abnormalities
- Titrate drips (sedation, vasopressors, insulin) safely and per protocol
- Manage ventilated patients in collaboration with Respiratory Therapy
- Deliver thorough assessments, create care plans, and document accurately in Cerner
- Collaborate with remote monitor techs and the multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes
- Float to ED, West Campus ICU/PCU or pediatric units as needed to maintain competency
- Participate in unit orientation, competency validation and occasional standby rotations
Qualifications
- Active RN license in good standing (state licensure required)
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience (or 1 year ICU + 1 year PCU/Med-Surg from larger facilities)
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications (required before start)
- Comfort and experience titrating drips and managing ventilated patients
- Ability to pass a dysrhythmia exam (must achieve required score within two attempts)
- Familiarity with telemetry monitoring, 12-lead EKG interpretation and bedside cardiac monitors
- Experience with Cerner or similar electronic charting systems
- Willingness to comply with facility radius and CommonSpirit employment rules
Education
- Active RN license (ADN or BSN acceptable). BSN not required.
Knowledge & Skills
- Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition
- 12-lead EKG acquisition and basic interpretation
- Infusion pump/drip titration for vasopressors, sedation and insulin
- Ventilator/respiratory support basics and collaboration with RT
- Acute care assessment, critical thinking and prioritization
- Strong communication and teamwork, including working with remote monitor techs
- Ability to float across MCU, ED, pediatric and West Campus units as needed
- Familiarity with bedside cardiac monitors and Cerner charting
Benefits
- Generous travel nurse perks including housing assistance and travel reimbursement to make your move easy
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- 401(k) retirement savings opportunities and financial planning resources
- Life insurance and short-term disability options for peace of mind
- Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant and credentialed
- Professional development support and access to continuing education
- A supportive team culture that values your expertise and work-life balance
Travel Perks: Explore Prescott Valley, AZ
Explore the outdoors around Prescott Valley — hike the Granite Dells, paddle or stroll around Watson Lake, and enjoy scenic trails in Prescott National Forest. Discover historic downtown Prescott and its Whiskey Row restaurants and shops, check out local breweries and farmers markets, and take easy weekend trips to Sedona or Flagstaff for stunning red-rock scenery and additional outdoor adventures.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - MCU (ICU/PCU)? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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