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: 12/15/2025
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Neuro ICU of an acute care hospital
• 32 bed Neuro ICU with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Critical care patient population with neurological diagnoses, including post-craniotomy, brain tumor removals, ablations, brain biopsies, and complex spine surgeries
• Level 1 trauma center with advanced neurosurgical procedures
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 pm to 7:00 am
• Required to work 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule and rotate holidays with core staff
• Potential floating to other ICU and Telemetry units, with 4:1 ratios on Tele
• EMR system is Cerner; telemetry uses Phillips monitors
• Ventilator support available; Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy are available 24/7
• Orientation includes floor orientation, SIMs Lab for skill validation, and a pass/fail exam on Day 1
• Responsibilities include managing critically ill neuro patients and participating in regular SIMs Lab skill validation
• Team includes charge nurses who do not take patients, with 24/7 support from respiratory therapy and pharmacy
• SIMs Lab covers Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes with strict pass/fail criteria
• Must maintain sterile technique; failure of initial skill validation will result in non-assignment for 6 months
• Scrub color for Neuro ICU is steel grey; any non-offensive color/print may be worn on other floors
• All travelers are expected to have natural hair color and no facial piercings; men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Returning employees cannot have worked at any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility in the last year except as PRN through outside agencies
• First to float among travelers; must secure own vehicle for travel between units as needed

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years recent ICU experience in a large (450+ bed), Level 1 trauma facility
• Travel nursing experience of 3–6 months preferred
• Experience with external ventricular drains (EVD) and intracranial pressure monitoring required
• Strong neuro assessment skills needed
• Must pass Dysrhythmia (DYS) exam and sterile technique validation prior to or on Day 1 of orientation
• References including one supervisor within the last 12 months and a peer or supervisor within the last 3 years
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility as verified by driver's license
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration

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-640779. 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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