Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Chandler, AZ

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity ICU setting with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 and 1:1, caring for complex diagnoses including trauma, neuro-surgical, cardiac, sepsis, ARDS, CVA, and post-operative cases. Operate and manage respiratory therapy equipment including Draeger, Hamilton, Puritan Bennett 840, V60 BiPap, and Airvo ventilators in coordination with 24/7 on-site RT support.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU (Intensive Care Unit)

Location

Chandler, AZ | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity ICU setting with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 and 1:1, caring for complex diagnoses including trauma, neuro-surgical, cardiac, sepsis, ARDS, CVA, and post-operative cases
• Titrate a wide range of vasoactive, sedation, and analgesic drips including propofol, fentanyl, 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 coordination with 24/7 on-site RT support
• Float between sister ICU units (Surgical ICU, Medical Cardiac ICU, and overflow ICU) as needed, as well as to telemetry at a 1:3 or 1:4 ratio
• Complete a UNA Dysrhythmia Exam (maximum 2 attempts) within 24–48 hours prior to position acceptance, and pass a Sim Lab skills validation on Day 1 of orientation

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 3 years of recent ICU experience — no exceptions
• Experience must include either neuro or cardiovascular (CV) ICU care
• Active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Ability to independently interpret cardiac rhythm strips
• Must wear navy scrubs per dress code
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates may not have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity Health, within the past year

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior Level 1 Trauma Center experience
• Experience in neuro-surgical or cardiovascular ICU settings
• Familiarity with advanced cardiac support devices such as IABP, Impella, ECMO, or Tandem Heart
• Prior experience in a similarly sized large ICU environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported ICU environment with 24/7 intensivist and respiratory therapy coverage, self-scheduling options, and a collaborative multi-unit structure
• Gain exposure to a diverse, high-acuity patient population across trauma, neuro-surgical, medical cardiac, and cardiovascular ICU settings