Travel ICU Nurse (Neuro/Cardiac)
Chandler, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with 3 years of recent ICU experience, including neuro or CV, for a critical care night shift position at a Level 1 trauma center.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the ICU of an acute care hospital
• Level 1 trauma center with a 32-bed surgical ICU specializing in trauma neuro surgery and a 36-bed medical cardiac ICU plus 12-bed overflow unit
• Patient populations include trauma, neuro-surgical, cardiac, sepsis, ARDS, MVAs, GSWs, status post-TPA, and various critical care cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:2 or 1:1 depending on acuity
• RNs are required to titrate multiple critical drips including vasopressors, sedatives, and insulin
• RNs must interpret their own EKG strips using GE monitors
• Ventilator management with Dreager, Hamilton, Puritan Bennett 840, V60s BiPAP, and Airvo
• EMR system used is Cerner
• Night shifts, 12 hours, self-scheduling with up to three weekends per month expected
• Floating will be required between all ICUs and to telemetry units with 1:3–1:4 ratios
• Mandatory navy scrub dress code
• Auto-offer process based on clinical prescreening
• Charge nurses are available and do not take assignments
• No monitor techs; RNs are responsible for EKG interpretation
• Respiratory therapists and hospitalists/intensivists are present in the ICU 24/7
• First time travelers are accepted if minimum experience is met
• Unit orientation is 1–2 days
• Staff must cover holidays as assigned, typically only one holiday off per assignment
• Skills validation for trauma, neuro, and specialty equipment/devices will be conducted
• No nurse aides are routinely available; support roles limited to sitters and unit secretaries

Requirements

• Active RN license in AZ or Compact (NLC); pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of recent ICU experience with at least 2 years in the ICU and experience in either neuro or CV
• Ability to titrate a wide range of critical care drips
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (max 2 attempts) within 24-48 hours prior to acceptance
• Successful completion of a pass/fail Sim Lab for sterile technique on Day 1 of orientation
• Must provide a copy of driver’s license for consideration
• Must submit two professional references: one supervisor from the past 12 months and a peer or supervisor from the past 3 years, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facilities within the past year

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