Adult ICU Registered Nurse
Phoenix, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Adult ICU position at a Level 1 Trauma facility, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience in a large teaching hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Acute care hospital setting with a combined SICU, MICU, and Trauma ICU totaling 120 beds (40 beds per pod)
• MICU patient population includes sepsis, GI bleed, DKA, prone therapy, heat stroke, and overdose — most patients are intubated
• SICU patient population includes post-operative vented patients and transplant cases (lung, liver, kidney), as well as complex surgical cases such as Whipple procedures
• TICU patient population includes all trauma cases such as MVAs, GSWs, closed head injuries, and orthopedic trauma
• Bedside procedures include bronchoscopies, tracheostomies, and hemodialysis catheter placements
• RNs are required to titrate drips and manage common titratable and set-rate infusions
• RNs must read and interpret their own cardiac monitor strips
• Ventilator equipment in use includes Cervo I, jet ventilators, and oscillators
• Intensivist and respiratory therapy staff are present 24/7
• Charting is performed in Cerner
• 12-hour day shifts (7am–7pm) with self-scheduling (scheduler retains the right to rebalance)
• 3 weekend shifts required every 4 weeks
• Holidays are worked in rotation with core staff
• Travelers may be required to float among all ICU areas as well as Med/Surg and Telemetry units, and may float to an additional campus location
• Navy scrubs are required
• Natural hair color and no facial piercings are required per facility dress code; male nurses must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• On Day 1 of orientation, RNs must pass a hands-on SIMs Lab skills assessment covering sterile Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes — this is a pass/fail evaluation and competency in sterile field technique is essential
• Additional orientation topics include lifts, restraints, and wound care (educational/informational only)
• Orientation consists of 2 shifts on the floor following SIMs Lab
• Failing the Relias Dysrhythmia exam or the sterile technique assessment on the second attempt may result in ineligibility for CommonSpirit Arizona and Sacramento region facilities for 6 months
• Candidates must have their own personal vehicle

Requirements

• Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) license required — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses are not accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Experience in a 600+ bed academic teaching hospital is required
• Level 1 Trauma experience is required
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to offer confirmation — two attempts are allowed
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• Candidates must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility (driver's license is used to verify permanent address)
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year — candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered

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