Travel ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU
- Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chandler, Arizona.

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  01/04/2027
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Jan 4, 2027
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN for a Level 1 trauma acute care hospital, requiring 3 years of recent ICU experience with neuro or CV background and an active AZ or compact RN license.

• Level 1 trauma ICU setting with 32 beds specializing in trauma and neuro-surgery, plus sister medical/cardiac ICUs (36 bed + 12 bed overflow)
• Nurse to patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:1
• Night shift schedule with every other weekend or up to 3 weekends/month if unit is busy
• Weekend shifts are Friday-Saturday for nights and Saturday-Sunday for days
• 1 holiday off during the assignment
• Float to telemetry units at a 1:3 or 1:4 ratio as needed, with expectation to float among all 3 ICUs
• No additional call or standby requirement, though may be low-censused up to 3 times per contract
• Uses Cerner EMR
• GE cardiac monitors with RNs required to interpret their own telemetry strips
• Ventilator and respiratory equipment includes Dreager, Hamilton, Puritan Bennett 840, V60 BiPap, and Airvo
• 24/7 in-house hospitalist/intensivist and respiratory therapy coverage
• Self-scheduling available, with manager balancing shifts as needed for unit coverage

• Active AZ state or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of recent ICU experience required, including at least 2 years in ICU specifically
• Experience in either neuro or CV ICU care required
• Level 1 trauma or prior neuro ICU experience preferred but not required
• Must be able to titrate common drips including propofol, fentanyl, versed, precedex, levophed, vasopressin, cardene, dopamine, heparin, and insulin
• Must pass a UNA Dysrhythmia exam 24-48 hours prior to position acceptance (maximum 2 attempts)
• Must pass a pass/fail sterile technique Sim Lab test on Day 1 of orientation
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked

• Provide critical care nursing to trauma, neuro-surgical, cardiac, and medical ICU patients including falls, GSW, blunt trauma, MVAs, CVA, sepsis, ARDS, CABG, valves, TAVR, IABP, Impella, and ECMO cases
• Charge nurse does not take a patient assignment
• No dedicated nurse aides on the unit; sitters and health unit secretaries are used instead
• 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation provided
• Navy scrub color required
• Skills will be validated for trauma, neuro, and specialty devices as needed
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any Common Spirit-associated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job  #P-763815. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.