Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU in Phoenix, AZ

Perform and interpret neuro assessments, ICP monitoring, and EVD management for patients undergoing craniotomies, brain tumor removal, ablations, brain biopsies, and complex spine surgeries. Why Join Us Work within a world-renowned neurological disease treatment and research institution consistently ranked among the top neurosurgical training centers in the United States.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct critical care nursing to patients with complex neurological diagnoses in a 32-bed Neuro ICU setting at a Level 1 Trauma facility
• Perform and interpret neuro assessments, ICP monitoring, and EVD management for patients undergoing craniotomies, brain tumor removal, ablations, brain biopsies, and complex spine surgeries
• Operate and monitor ventilators and Phillips telemetry monitoring systems within a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio in the ICU
• Float as needed to other ICU floors and telemetry/med-surg tele units, assuming a 1:4 patient ratio on tele floors
• Complete SIMs Lab competency assessments including Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes, maintaining strict sterile field technique
• Participate in holiday scheduling integrated into core staff rotation and may be placed on standby for scheduled shifts

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience in a large hospital (450+ beds); candidates with a minimum of 18 months of Neuro ICU experience will be considered
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• EVD (External Ventricular Drain) experience required
• Strong neuro assessment skills and ICP monitoring experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 3–6 months of prior travel nursing experience
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR
• Experience with ventilator management in a critical care environment

Why Join Us

• Work within a world-renowned neurological disease treatment and research institution consistently ranked among the top neurosurgical training centers in the United States
• Access to 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy support within a well-resourced, high-acuity environment