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

Care for complex patient populations including Level 1 trauma, neuro-surgery, CVA, ARDS, sepsis, CVICU cases (CABG, TAVR, IABP, Impella, ECMO), and post-vascular surgery patients. Work in a dynamic, high-acuity environment supported by intensivists and respiratory therapy available 24/7, offering strong clinical development opportunities across multiple ICU settings.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Chandler, Arizona, 85224!

Job ID: 903325
Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU (Surgical ICU / Medical Cardiac ICU)
Location

Chandler, AZ | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Onsite | Self-scheduling available (manager may balance shifts based on unit needs)
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity ICU environment, including Surgical/Trauma Neuro ICU and Medical Cardiac ICU, with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:1
• Titrate a wide range of vasoactive and sedation 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 techs on unit)
• Manage ventilated patients using equipment such as Draeger, Hamilton, Puritan Bennett 840, V60 BiPap, and Airvo; respiratory therapy available 24/7
• Care for complex patient populations including Level 1 trauma, neuro-surgery, CVA, ARDS, sepsis, CVICU cases (CABG, TAVR, IABP, Impella, ECMO), and post-vascular surgery patients
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, with at least 2 years in an ICU setting
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• CVICU or Neuro ICU experience required to be considered
• Candidates must pass a dysrhythmia exam during the first week of onboarding (maximum of 2 attempts) and a pass/fail Simulation Lab on Day 1 of orientation
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates may not have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center or dedicated Neuro ICU setting
• Experience in a similarly sized ICU environment (30+ bed units)
• Familiarity with CVICU procedures including CABG recovery, TAVR, IABP, Impella, and ECMO
• Comfort with specialty neuro-surgery cases and trauma patient populations

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic, high-acuity environment supported by intensivists and respiratory therapy available 24/7, offering strong clinical development opportunities across multiple ICU settings
• Self-scheduling model provides flexibility, with expected weekend commitments of 3 shifts per 4-week schedule and the possibility of one holiday off per assignment