Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,300 to $2,500 per week in Phoenix, AZ

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,300 to $2,500 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Phoenix, Arizona, 85087!

Location:  Phoenix, AZ

Start Date:  05-11-2026

End Date:  08-10-2026

Contract Type:  Travel Contract

Shift Type:  Night shifts, 12-hour nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM); schedule includes every-other-weekend coverage and holiday rotation; guaranteed 36 hours/week (12-hour night schedule, unit coverage dependent)

Hours per Week: 36

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor and care for high-acuity medical telemetry patients using clinical judgment and compassion
• Interpret telemetry and 12-lead EKG rhythms and respond appropriately to changes
• Perform competent IV skills and collaborate with the IV SWAT RN for difficult access
• Maintain sterile technique and perform Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes when competent
• Use Cerner EMR to accurately document assessments, interventions and patient progress
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including RT and pharmacy for 24/7 patient needs
• Serve as part of a patient-centered team to manage admissions, discharges and high turnover
• Participate in required SIMs Lab, lifts, restraints and wound care education and demonstrate competency

Education

• Active RN licensure required
• BSN not required (associate or diploma acceptable)

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry nursing and continuous cardiac monitoring
• EKG rhythm recognition and clinical response
• IV starts, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing care with sterile technique
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical records
• High-acuity medical-surgical nursing, including care for ESRD, post-op transplant patients, DKA and respiratory support (BiPAP/CPAP familiarity)
• Patient lifts, restraints and wound care principles
• Clear communication and teamwork in a fast-paced acute care setting

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (eligible to submit for AZ licensure; license to submit acceptable)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience (as listed in job details)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Strong telemetry experience with reliable EKG interpretation skills
• Proven IV experience is a must
• Comfortable working 1:4 ratios and caring for high-acuity patients
• Familiarity with Cerner or similar EMR systems
• Willingness to complete and pass DYS exam prior to accepting assignment and pass SIMs Lab on day 1 of orientation
• Travelers: must have own vehicle and meet appearance/fit-test requirements (natural hair color, no facial piercings, men clean-shaven for fit test)

Benefits

• Generous travel benefits and reimbursement to make life on the road easier
• Medical, dental and vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Access to ongoing education and simulation training to sharpen your skills
• A supportive team environment with clinical resources like a SWAT IV RN and 24/7 RT and pharmacy
• Opportunities to build experience with high-acuity patients and advanced telemetry care
• Referral program and recognition for great performers

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