Travel Adult ICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/23/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift travel contract in a Level 1 Trauma adult ICU, requiring a minimum of 2 years ICU experience in a 600+ bed teaching facility.

• Adult ICU at an acute care Level 1 Trauma facility, encompassing SICU, MICU, and Trauma ICU pods across 120 total beds (40 beds per pod)
• Patient populations include sepsis, GI bleed, DKA, Rota Prone therapy, heat stroke, OD, post-operative vented patients from the OR, transplant cases (lung, liver, kidney), severe trauma (MVA, GSW, closed head injuries, ortho trauma), and complex surgical cases (Whipple, back surgeries)
• RNs are required to titrate drips and manage common titratable and set-rate drips
• Respiratory therapy is available 24/7; ventilators in use include Cervo I, Jets, and Oscillators
• Intensivist is in-house 24/7
• RNs are required to read and interpret their own cardiac monitor strips
• Charting is done in Cerner
• Bedside procedures include bronchoscopies, tracheostomies, and hemodialysis catheter placements
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a)
• 3 weekend shifts per 4-week scheduling period
• Holiday coverage follows core staff rotation
• Travelers are required to float among all ICU pods, as well as Med/Surg and Tele units, and may be asked to float to an additional campus
• Self-scheduling is used with the scheduler's right to rebalance
• 2-shift unit orientation provided on the floor
• On Day 1 of orientation, RNs complete a pass/fail SIMs Lab covering sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes — maintaining sterile field is critical, as nurses have been terminated for breaking sterile field during this assessment
• Additional orientation topics (non-pass/fail) include lifts, restraints, and wound care
• Navy scrubs required
• Candidates must have natural hair color, no facial piercings, and men must be clean-shaven (required for fit test)
• Candidates must have personally owned reliable transportation
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position; driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered

• Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses are not accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Experience in a 600+ bed academic teaching facility required
• Level 1 Trauma ICU experience required
• Must pass a Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to offer confirmation; candidates have 2 attempts
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years — both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Valid driver's license required for consideration

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job  #P-678301. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.