American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a Level 1 Trauma assignment requiring Level 1 trauma experience and current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Adult ICU Pods within a Level 1 Trauma hospital setting, including MICU, SICU, and Trauma ICU units
• Unit serves a diverse critical care population with medical, surgical, and trauma cases, including transplant and trauma patients
• 40 beds per unit, 120 beds total across the ICU
• Common cases include sepsis, DKA, organ transplants, trauma, MVAs, and more
• Bedside procedures such as bronchs, trachs, and hemodialysis catheter placements are performed
• RNs expected to titrate drips and interpret their own telemetry strips
• Uses Cerner EMR
• 12-hour day shifts (7a-7p) with self-scheduling, three weekend shifts every four weeks, and holidays covered with core staff
• Floating required among all ICU pods, St. Joseph Westgate campus, and may include MedSurg/Tele units
• Orientation includes two shifts on the unit and a SIMs Lab day
• Main responsibilities include managing critically ill or injured adult patients with complex needs in a fast-paced trauma environment
• Intensivist and respiratory therapy staff provided 24/7 in the ICU
• RNs must use own vehicles for potential travel between campuses
• Navy scrubs required
• No artificial hair color or facial piercings permitted; men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Pass/fail skills assessment on sterile procedures is mandatory on the first day
• Candidates who fail the dysrhythmia or sterile technique test on the second attempt will be ineligible for employment with the health system for six months
• Previous employees of this health system within the last year are not eligible
• Holiday assignments follow standard rotation with core staff

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license in hand at the time of application
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience in a 600+ bed teaching hospital
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications
• Must have recent Level 1 trauma ICU experience
• Must pass a Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance (two attempts permitted)
• Must pass a sterile technique SIMs Lab on Day 1 covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• Must provide a copy of driver's license for address verification (50-mile radius rule applies for AZ residence)
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from the past 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-645475. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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