ICU/PCU RN
Prescott Valley, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Multi-Care ICU/PCU night shift position requiring an active AZ or compact RN license and at least 2 years of ICU experience.

Details

• 13-week travel assignment in an acute care hospital setting on a combined-acuity Multi Care Unit (ICU/PCU/MST)
• 10-bed unit with ratios varying by acuity: ICU 1:2, PCU 1:4, MST 1:5-6, or 1:3 primary care if no nurse aide is available
• Common ICU diagnoses include sepsis, suicide attempt, drug or alcohol withdrawal, COPD, respiratory arrest, pneumonia, COVID, DKA, and post-op complications
• PCU patients require non-titratable infusions to manage heart rate or blood pressure
• RNs are required to titrate drips including sedation, vasopressors, and insulin
• Charge RN oversees 50 inpatient beds across MST, Peds, and the Acuity Adaptable MCU unit
• Nurse aides typically care for 10-15 patients when available
• Respiratory Therapy supports ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP equipment
• Telemetry monitoring in place with Remote Monitor Techs supporting PCU and MST patients
• RNs must perform 12-lead EKGs and monitor ICU patients via bedside cardiac monitor
• Uses Cerner EMR
• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0730) with an every-other-weekend requirement (Friday/Saturday nights)
• Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis to ensure fair distribution
• Low census may result in standby rotation
• First to float among staff, including to the EC MST & Pediatric unit and the West Campus in Prescott for ICU/PCU coverage, with two-hour notice provided
• Any scrub color permitted except camouflage

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, or 1 year ICU plus 1 year PCU/Med-Surg experience at larger facilities with strong clinical skills
• BSN not required
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts prior to signing contract
• Must pass a sterile technique test (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes) on the first day of orientation
• Must provide two professional references: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Active state license verification and Nursys verification required at time of submission

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across ICU, PCU, and MST acuity levels within the same unit without floating between units
• Attend hospital and unit-specific orientation
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the position
• Candidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-associated facility (including CHI or Dignity) within the past year
• Candidates who previously worked in a permanent role at another CommonSpirit facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Failure to pass the dysrhythmia or sterile technique exams within two attempts results in ineligibility for AZ and Sacramento assignments for 6 months
• Cancellation policy allows for 4 shifts per contract, or 3 shifts if the contract is under 13 weeks