Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chandler, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.
Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.
Job Title
Registered Nurse – ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
Location
Chandler, AZ | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Expected 36 hours/week
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity ICU setting with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:1, caring for complex diagnoses including trauma, neurological conditions, sepsis, ARDS, COVID, DKA, and cardiovascular surgical cases
- Titrate a wide range of vasoactive, sedation, and analgesic drips including propofol, fentanyl, precedex, levophed, vasopressin, dopamine, dobutamine, heparin, and insulin, among others
- Independently interpret cardiac monitor strips using GE monitoring equipment; no monitor technicians are present on the unit
- Operate and manage respiratory therapy equipment including Draeger, Hamilton, Puritan Bennett 840, V60 BiPap, and Airvo ventilators in collaboration with 24/7 on-site RT and intensivist support
- Float between sister ICU units (Surgical ICU, Medical Cardiac ICU, and overflow ICU) and to telemetry as needed at a 1:3 or 1:4 ratio
- Participate in skills validation for trauma, neuro, and specialty devices as required during orientation
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license with a minimum of 3 years of recent ICU experience required — no exceptions; at least 2 of those years must be in an ICU setting
- Experience must include either neuro or cardiovascular (CV) ICU care
- Active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- UNA Dysrhythmia Exam must be completed 24–48 hours prior to position acceptance; maximum of 2 attempts permitted
- Must successfully pass a pass/fail Simulation Lab on Day 1 of orientation
- Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- Candidates who have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year are not eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior Level 1 Trauma Center experience preferred
- Prior neuro ICU experience preferred
- Experience working in a similarly sized ICU environment (large, high-acuity unit) preferred
- Familiarity with advanced cardiovascular support devices such as IABP, Impella, ECMO, or Tandem Heart is a plus
Why Join Us
- Work in a dynamic, high-acuity ICU environment supported by 24/7 intensivists and respiratory therapy, with access to cutting-edge specialty care across multiple ICU settings
- Self-scheduling options available, offering flexibility within a structured and well-supported unit environment
Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #782779. 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: Registered Nurse - ICU
About Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others