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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position at a Level 1 Trauma facility, requiring EVD experience and strong neuro assessment skills in a 32-bed critical care unit.

Details

• Neuro ICU at a Level 1 Trauma acute care hospital, part of the world's largest neurological disease treatment and research institution
• 32-bed Neuro ICU with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Patient population includes critically ill patients with neurological diagnoses; common procedures include craniotomies, brain tumor removal and ablations, brain biopsies, complicated spine surgeries, and scoliosis repair
• Charting system: Cerner
• Philips monitors used for telemetry; ventilator management required
• RT and pharmacy support available 24/7
• 12-hour day shifts (7a–7p)
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week period
• Holiday coverage rotates with core staff
• Travelers are first to float; floating required between all ICU floors and Tele units, with a 4:1 patient ratio on Tele
• Standby placement on scheduled shifts is possible
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required; candidates with at least 18 months of Neuro ICU experience may be considered
• Experience in a large hospital (450+ beds) required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• 3–6 months of travel nursing experience required
• EVD (external ventricular drain) experience required
• Strong neuro assessment skills and ICP monitoring experience required
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked — must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to neurological patients, including post-craniotomy, brain tumor, spine surgery, and other complex neuro diagnoses
• Charge nurse is available and does not take a patient assignment
• Scrub color: steel grey required for Neuro floors
• Floor-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts on the unit
• Candidates must pass a Relias Dysrhythmia (DYS) exam prior to offer confirmation; two attempts are allowed — failure of both results in ineligibility for CommonSpirit AZ facilities for 6 months
• A pass/fail SIMs Lab is required on Day 1 of orientation, covering sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes — nurses have been terminated during SIMs Lab for breaking sterile field
• An additional pass/fail exam is administered on Day 1 of orientation
• Orientation also includes educational modules on lifts, restraints, and wound care
• 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 employed PRN through outside firms will be considered
• Natural hair color required; facial piercings are not permitted
• Male candidates must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Personal vehicle required