Coronary Care ICU RN
Phoenix, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 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 Cardiovascular ICU (CTICU/CVICU) position at a Level I Trauma Center in Arizona, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and CVICU background preferred.

Details

• Work setting is an acute care Level I Trauma Center in a 24-bed CTICU/CVICU unit
• High-acuity patient population including cardiac surgery recovery, IABP, CABG, CRRT, ECMO, lung transplant, thoracic surgery, TAVR, esophagectomy, lobectomy, and pneumectomy
• Patient ratios are 1:1–2, with a high number of 1:1 assignments
• Philips telemetry monitoring is used on the unit
• EMR is Cerner
• 12-hour night shifts, 7pm–7am
• 3 weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule
• Holidays are worked on a rotation basis based on unit coverage needs
• Float required to other ICUs, all telemetry units (4:1 ratio), and to the Westgate campus; travelers float before permanent staff
• No IV team on unit — strong IV skills are essential
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy available 24/7; pharmacy supports transplant patients
• Charge nurses carry no patient assignment; 2 PCTs available days and nights during high census
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• CCRN preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required; CVICU experience strongly preferred
• Level I Trauma experience required
• Experience with IABP and CABG required to take applicable patients
• Strong IV skills required — no IV team on unit
• Cerner EMR experience
• Must pass a Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to offer confirmation; candidates have 2 attempts
• 2 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
• Copy of valid driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidate must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility; permanent address is verified via driver's license
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered
• On Day 1 of orientation, nurses must pass a pass/fail SIMs Lab assessment covering sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes — nurses have been released during SIMs Lab for breaking sterile field
• Orientation also includes educational modules on lifts, restraints, and wound care
• 2 days of floor-specific orientation provided
• Navy scrubs required
• Natural hair color and no facial piercings required; men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Travelers are required to have their own personal vehicle
• Failure of the Relias Dysrhythmia exam on the second attempt results in a 6-month DNU status across all CommonSpirit Arizona and Sacramento region facilities