Travel Adult ICU RN; SICU​/MICU​/TICU

Travel Adult ICU RN (SICU/MICU/TICU) - $2,185 per week at American Traveler summary:
This Travel RN position involves working night shifts in a Level 1 Trauma Adult ICU, managing critically ill patients requiring advanced procedures and ventilator care. The role demands a minimum of two years recent ICU experience, certifications in ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS, and strong sterile technique adherence in a fast-paced acute care hospital setting. The position offers competitive pay, benefits including medical insurance and housing allowance, and requires relocation at least 50 miles away from the facility in Phoenix, AZ for a 13-week travel assignment.
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit

• Discipline: RN

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Start Date:

• Duration: 13 weeks

• 36 hours per week

• Shift: 12 hours, nights

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Employment Type:

Travel

Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 1 Trauma Adult ICU position with night shifts and advanced certification requirements.
Responsibilities

• Work in Adult ICU Pods within a hospital acute care setting

• Unit consists of MICU, SICU, and TICU with a total of 120 beds

• Patient population includes trauma, surgical, and medical critical care cases such as sepsis, organ transplants, DKA, trauma, and overdoses

• Perform and manage bedside procedures including bronchs, trachs, and hemodialysis catheter placements

• RNs are required to read and interpret their own telemetry strips

• Use of ventilators including Cervo I, Jets, and Oscillators, as well as CPAP/BiPAP

• EMR system is Cerner

• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) with self-scheduling

• Required to work a minimum of 3 weekend shifts every 4 weeks

• Work two out of four major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s)

• Floating required among all ICU areas, Med Surg/Tele units, and to St. Joseph Westgate campus

• Intensivist and respiratory therapy support available 24/7

• Team-based environment with robust training: two shift floor orientation and day 1 skills assessment

• Strong emphasis on maintaining sterile technique; failure to pass SIMs Lab results in disqualification

• Navy scrubs are required

• Holiday and weekend coverage assigned in core staffing rotation

• First day includes pass/fail testing on essential ICU skills; two attempts allowed

• Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing; natural hair color and no facial piercings required

• Travel teams must supply their own transportation
Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license in hand at time of application

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required

• Prior experience in a 600+ bed teaching facility is required

• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required

• Demonstrated Level 1 Trauma ICU experience required

• Ability to titrate and manage critical drips

• Documentation required: current driver’s license

• Pass dysrhythmia (Relias) exam and skills validation on day 1 of orientation

• Successful completion of day 1 SIMs Lab for sterile techniques (Foley insertion and central line dressing changes)

• Two professional references: one supervisor from the past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years, including employment dates and eligibility for rehire

• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; driver’s license used for address verification

• Candidates cannot have been employed by Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year
Benefits

• 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. 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
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