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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an ICU/PCU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience and an active AZ or compact RN license.

Details

• Multi-acuity ICU/PCU/MST unit with 10 beds within an acute care hospital
• Ratios vary by acuity: ICU 1:2, PCU 1:4, MST 1:5-6, or 1:3 primary care if no nurse aide available
• Common ICU diagnoses include sepsis, suicide attempt, drug/alcohol withdrawal, COPD, respiratory arrest, pneumonia, COVID, and DKA
• PCU patients require non-titratable infusions to manage heart rate or blood pressure
• RNs titrate drips including sedation, vasopressors, and insulin
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Nurse aides typically care for 10-15 patients when available
• Respiratory therapy supports ventilators, BiPap, and CPAP equipment
• Remote monitor techs support telemetry for PCU and MST patients; RNs must read 12-lead EKGs and monitor bedside cardiac monitors for ICU patients
• Charge RN oversees 50 inpatient beds across MST, Pediatric, and the Acuity Adaptable MCU unit
• 12-hour night shifts, 1900-0730
• Every other weekend required (Friday/Saturday for nights)
• Holiday rotation required to distribute holidays fairly
• Standby rotation required during low census periods
• Floating required to EC MST & Pediatric unit and West Campus ICU/PCU with two-hour notice
• Any scrub color accepted except camouflage

Requirements

• Active AZ state or compact (NLC) RN license required, pending licenses not accepted
• BLS and ACLS certification required, pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required; candidates with 1 year ICU and 1 year PCU/Med-Surg from larger facilities with strong skills may be considered
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts prior to signing contract
• Must pass a Pass/Fail sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on first day of orientation
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across a combined-acuity ICU/PCU/MST unit without floating between units
• Attend hospital and unit-specific orientation
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, as verified by driver's license address
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year; PRN work through outside staffing firms is acceptable
• Cannot have worked in a permanent role at another CommonSpirit facility within the last 12 months
• Failing the dysrhythmia or sterile technique test on the second attempt results in ineligibility with CommonSpirit Arizona and Sacramento facilities for 6 months
• Profile review and manager interview required for consideration