TravelNurseSource is working with Empower Professionals Inc. to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Phoenix, Arizona, 85087!
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) – Days or Nights – 7:00 AM–7:30 PM, 3x12 – Relocation Candidates Welcome
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Duration: 26 Weeks
Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN)
Shift Time: Days or Nights – 7:00 AM–7:30 PM, 3x12
Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours/Week
Start: 9/28/2026
We are seeking an experienced Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) to join a children's hospital in Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you will provide high-acuity nursing care to critically ill patients, utilizing advanced clinical skills and evidence-based practices to promote optimal patient outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact as part of a dedicated critical care team.
Key Responsibilities
• Assess, monitor, and manage critically ill patients requiring complex, high-acuity nursing interventions
• Initiate and titrate vasoactive drips, sedation, and analgesic infusions per physician orders and established protocols
• Manage patients on mechanical ventilation, including ventilator weaning and airway maintenance
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams including physicians, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring using arterial lines, central venous catheters, and pulmonary artery catheters
• Recognize and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition, initiating emergency interventions as needed
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, procedures, and care plans to support informed decision-making
✅ Requirements
• Active AZ or Compact RN license
• BLS, PALS, NRP (preferred) certifications
• 2+ years of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) experience
• ACLS certification required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing (ADN or BSN) from an accredited program
Pay
Pay range: $2,736 to $2,887 per week.
Travel ICU/Critical Care RN package: up to $2,887/week (36 hours) = $34/hour taxable + up to $1,663/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules.
Local package: $76/hour fully taxable ($2,736/week for 36 hours).
Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and the assignment agreement. Actual compensation varies based on hours worked, assignment terms and travel reimbursement eligibility.