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: 12/07/2026
• 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: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

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

Details

• Level 1 Trauma Center acute care setting
• Surgical ICU (Trauma/Neuro Surgery) with 32 beds; nurse:patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:1
• Sister units include a 36-bed Medical/Cardiac ICU and 12-bed overflow ICU
• Common diagnoses include trauma, GSW, blunt trauma, MVAs, ex-lap, crani, specialty neuro-surgery cases, CVA, sepsis, ARDS, and COVID
• CVICU patient types include on/off pump CABG, valves, post caths, TAVR, IABP, Impella, ECMO, and esophagectomies
• RNs required to titrate drips including propofol, fentanyl, versed, precedex, levophed, and insulin
• Uses Cerner EMR
• 12-hour night shifts with self-scheduling; manager may balance shifts for unit needs
• Weekend requirement of 3 shifts per 4-week schedule (Fri-Sat nights or Sat-Sun days)
• 1 holiday off possible during assignment
• Floating required to telemetry with 1:3 or 1:4 ratio, and between the SICU, Medical/Cardiac ICU, and overflow ICU
• No standby or call requirement, though low census may occur up to 3 times per contract
• RT and hospitalist/intensivist coverage available 24/7
• No monitor techs on unit; RNs must interpret their own telemetry strips (GE monitors)
• Charge nurse does not take patients
• Navy scrub color required
• Unit-specific orientation lasts 1-2 days

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 3 years of recent ICU experience required, with at least 2 of those years in ICU
• Experience must include either neuro or cardiovascular (CV) specialty care
• Level 1 trauma or neuro ICU experience preferred but not required
• Experience at a similarly sized ICU preferred
• Must pass a UNA Dysrhythmia exam within 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts)
• Must pass a Sim Lab skills assessment on Day 1 of orientation
• Skills validation required for trauma, neuro, and specialty devices as needed
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to trauma, neuro-surgical, cardiac, and medical ICU patients
• Interpret own telemetry strips as no monitor techs are on the unit
• Collaborate with 24/7 in-house hospitalist/intensivist and respiratory therapy support
• Utilize ventilator and respiratory equipment including Dreager, Hamilton, Puritan Bennett 840, V60 BiPap, and Airvo
• 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) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-756572. 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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