Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,300 to $2,500 per week in Prescott, AZ

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Prescott, 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 ICU/Critical Care RN in Prescott, Arizona, 86301!

Location:  Prescott, AZ

Start Date:  05-11-2026

End Date:  08-10-2026

Contract Type:  Travel Contract

Shift Type:  Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; 12-hour night shifts; schedule posted 4 weeks in advance; weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts per pay period (weekend nights typically Fri-Sat); every-other-week (eow) night rotation; float rotation to PCU/MST/EC ICU/PCU as needed

Hours per Week:  36

Candidate Pay Rate:  $64.5 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-acuity critical care nursing for ICU/CVICU/PCU patients, including post-op cardiac and COVID patients
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and telemetry strips; act decisively on dysrhythmias and STEMI/PCI events
• Manage ventilators, assist with troubleshooting and weaning, and support intubations using Glidescope adjuncts
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and apply findings to ventilator and medication adjustments
• Titrate vasoactive drips, sedatives, paralytics and other critical care infusions safely and per protocol
• Care for invasive devices: arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, chest tubes, EVDs, and post-op surgical drains
• Operate and collaborate on CRRT (Prismaflex), IABP, Impella and VAD care when indicated
• Serve in rapid response and code blue teams as needed; provide leadership support when acting as charge

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

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license eligible to work in Arizona
• BLS and ACLS certifications required prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of progressive critical care/ICU nursing experience preferred (per job posting)
• Strong EKG interpretation and dysrhythmia recognition skills — clinicians must pass dysrhythmia exam (80% within two attempts) prior to contract
• Experience with ventilator management and troubleshooting, including high-flow oxygen therapies
• Ability to titrate critical care drips (pressors, sedation, paralytics, etc.)
• Preferred: hands-on experience with IABP and Prismaflex CRRT; experience with Impella/TAVR/VAD care is a plus
• Willingness to float across critical care service line and work required weekends/holidays per staffing needs

Education

• Active RN license required
• BSN not required (ADN/diploma acceptable), though ongoing education is supported

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical care nursing fundamentals and CVICU/post-op cardiac care
• Ventilator management, weaning and troubleshooting
• Cardiac monitoring, EKG interpretation and dysrhythmia recognition
• ABG interpretation and application to clinical care
• Management of invasive lines and devices (art lines, Swan-Ganz, chest tubes, EVD)
• CRRT operation basics and familiarity with Prismaflex
• Medication titration of pressors, sedatives, paralytics and antiarrhythmics
• Familiarity with Cerner charting and bedside telemetry (Nihon Kohden monitors)

Benefits

Benefits

• Comprehensive orientation and mentoring — 8 hours hospital orientation plus unit preceptor/buddy shifts to get you confident and competent
• Supportive, experienced ICU team with 24/7 intensivist coverage on the West campus
• Opportunities to build advanced skills (CRRT, IABP, Impella, TAVR, open-heart care) — great for career growth
• Flexible professional scrub policy (any professional color) and a welcoming culture
• Cerner electronic charting experience — expands your clinical tech skills
• Work–life balance with schedules posted in advance and the ability to request trades
• Licensure and certification support encouragement (BLS/ACLS required — we value ongoing education)
• A collaborative environment that values critical care expertise and teamwork

Travel Perks: Explore Prescott, AZ

Explore Prescott’s charming downtown square and historic Whiskey Row after a shift, hike Thumb Butte or the Granite Dells for stunning sunrise views, paddle or stroll around Watson Lake, and enjoy local breweries, coffee shops and a lively arts scene. Weekend escapes to Sedona’s red rocks, Jerome’s historic mining town vibe, or Flagstaff’s alpine trails are all within easy driving distance — perfect for recharging between 12-hour shifts.

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