American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position requiring Level 1 Trauma and EVD experience, with night shifts and Cerner charting.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 32-bed Neuro ICU within an acute care hospital setting
• Level 1 trauma center with critically ill neurological patients
• Typical patient population includes those post-craniotomy, brain tumor removal, ablations, brain biopsies, and complex spine surgeries
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 in ICU and may be 1:4 if floating to Tele units
• Floating is required between all ICU and Telemetry units as needed
• Uses Cerner EMR; experience with Cerner preferred
• Shift is 12-hour nights, typically 7 PM to 7 AM
• Required to work 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period and holidays as assigned
• Ventilator management, ICP monitoring, and use of Phillips monitors included
• Floor-specific orientation is provided over 2 shifts
• Primary duties include providing critical care to neuro trauma patients, vent management, ICP monitoring, and conducting complex neuro assessments
• SIMs Lab skills validation on core competencies including sterile technique is required on day 1; pass/fail
• May be floated first and required to take a patient load if assigned to Telemetry (4:1 ratio)
• Charge nurse available at all times but does not carry a patient assignment
• Steel grey scrubs are required on Neuro floors; any color or print (non-offensive) may be worn on other units
• Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing and all staff must maintain natural hair colors; no facial piercings allowed
• Holiday and standby coverage based on unit needs
• Returning candidates must not have worked for any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility as an employee within the past year

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience in a hospital with 450+ beds and Level 1 Trauma exposure
• At least 3-6 months of previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Demonstrated EVD and strong neuro assessment skills
• Experience with ICP monitoring required
• Must pass a dysrhythmia (DYS) exam prior to acceptance, with up to two attempts allowed
• Must pass orientation skills assessments on Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• Required to live at least 50 miles from the facility as determined by driver's license address
• Two recent professional references required: one supervisor from the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from the last 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-637061. 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 - Neuro ICU

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