Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU in Phoenix, AZ

Why Join Us Opportunity to work within a world-renowned neurological disease treatment and research institution consistently ranked among the top neurosurgical training centers in the United States. Monitor and manage patients undergoing craniotomies, brain tumor removal and ablations, brain biopsies, complicated spine surgeries, and scoliosis repair.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide critical care nursing to patients with complex neurological diagnoses in a 32-bed Neuro ICU at a Level 1 Trauma facility
• Monitor and manage patients undergoing craniotomies, brain tumor removal and ablations, brain biopsies, complicated spine surgeries, and scoliosis repair
• Perform and interpret ICP monitoring and EVD management as part of routine neuro critical care
• Operate and monitor patients on mechanical ventilators with respiratory therapy support available 24/7
• Complete SIMs Lab competencies including Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes, maintaining strict sterile field technique
• Float as needed to ICU, Medical/Surgical, and Telemetry floors with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio on Tele

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing
• Minimum of 18 months Neuro ICU experience (candidates with less than 2 years will be considered with at least 18 months of Neuro ICU experience)
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• EVD (External Ventricular Drain) experience required
• Experience in a large hospital setting (450+ beds)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Strong neuro assessment skills with demonstrated proficiency in ICP monitoring
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR and Phillips monitoring systems
• Prior travel nursing experience welcomed; first-time travelers are also encouraged to apply

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to 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 a highly specialized clinical environment with 24/7 pharmacy, respiratory therapy, and charge nurse support