Travel Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

Job Description & Requirements

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.

• Specialty:
  Neuro ICU
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Mar 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position at a Level 1 Trauma facility, requiring EVD experience and strong neuro assessment skills in a 32‑bed unit affiliated with a world‑renowned neurological institute.

• Level 1 Trauma, acute care hospital setting within a 32‑bed Neuro ICU
• Unit is part of the world's largest neurological disease treatment and research institution, consistently ranked among the best neurosurgical training centers in the US
• Patient population includes critical care patients with neurological diagnoses, including craniotomies, brain tumor removals and ablations, brain biopsies, complicated spine surgeries, and scoliosis repair
• Nurse‑to‑patient ratio of 1:2 in the ICU; ratio changes to 1:4 when floating to telemetry
• Phillips monitors used for telemetry; ventilator management required
• RT and pharmacy support available 24/7
• Charge nurse on unit does not take a patient assignment
• EMR:
  Cerner
• 12‑hour day shifts (7am–7pm)
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4‑week period
• Holiday coverage follows core staff rotation
• Travelers are first to float; floating required between all ICU floors and telemetry units
• May be placed on standby for a scheduled shift

• Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience in a large hospital (450+ beds) required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• EVD (External Ventricular Drain) experience required
• Strong neuro assessment skills and ICP monitoring experience required
• 3–6 months of prior travel nursing experience required
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (driver’s license used to verify permanent address)
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration

• Provide critical care nursing to neurological patients, including ICP monitoring, EVD management, and ventilator care
• Floor‑specific orientation consists of 2 shifts on the unit
• All RN travelers at this campus are required to complete a SIMs Lab covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes — both are pass/fail; nurses have been released during SIMs Lab for breaking sterile field
• A pass/fail exam on sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes is administered on Day 1 of orientation
• Candidates must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia (DYS) exam prior to offer confirmation; 2 attempts are allowed
• Scrub color:
  Steel grey required for Neuro floors
• Natural hair color required; facial piercings are not permitted
• Men must be clean‑shaven to comply with fit test requirements
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full‑time, part‑time, or PRN) by any Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• First‑time travelers are not eligible for this position — prior travel experience required

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.