Travel ICU RN - $2,131 per week

American Traveler 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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level 1 trauma center, requiring 3 years of recent ICU experience with a background in neuro or CV care.

Details

• Level 1 Trauma Center acute care setting
• Surgical ICU (Trauma Neuro Surgery) with 32 beds, and Medical ICU (Medical Cardiac + Overflow) with 36 + 12 beds
• Nurse:Patient ratios of 1:2 and 1:1
• Night shift schedule, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Common diagnoses include trauma, GSW, blunt trauma, MVAs, ex-lap, crani, specialty neuro-surgery cases, CVA, sepsis, ARDS, COVID, CABG, valves, TAVR, IABP, Impella, ECMO
• RNs required to titrate drips including propofol, fentanyl, versed, precedex, levophed, vasopressin, cardene, and insulin
• RNs interpret their own telemetry strips on GE monitors, no dedicated monitor techs
• 24/7 in-house hospitalist/intensivist and RT coverage
• Self-scheduling with manager oversight for unit needs
• Weekend requirement of 3 shifts per 4-week schedule (Fri-Sat nights or Sat-Sun days)
• Floating required to tele units at 1:3 or 1:4 ratio, and between sister ICUs as needed
• No standby/call requirement, though low census days possible up to 3 times per contract
• May have 1 holiday off during the assignment

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of recent ICU experience required, including at least 2 years in ICU setting
• Experience in neuro or CV care required
• Level 1 trauma or neuro experience preferred but not required
• Must pass UNA Dysrhythmia exam 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (maximum 2 attempts)
• Must pass a pass/fail Sim Lab on Day 1 of orientation
• BSN not required for this position

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing across trauma, neuro, and cardiac ICU patient populations
• Skills validation performed for trauma, neuro, and specialty devices as needed
• Navy scrub color required
• Unit-specific orientation is 1-2 days
• Charge nurse does not take patients
• No dedicated nurse aides on the unit; support staff limited to sitters and health unit secretaries
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply provided experience requirements are met
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-759149. 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

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