ICU RN
Prescott Valley, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU/PCU RN for a 13-week travel assignment requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and an AZ or compact RN license.

Details

• Multi-acuity ICU/PCU/MST unit with 10 beds, treating patients at all three acuity levels on one unit
• Acute care hospital setting using Cerner EMR
• Ratios vary by acuity: ICU 1:2, PCU 1:4, MST 1:5-6 (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 for heart rate or blood pressure management
• RNs titrate drips including sedation, vasopressors, and insulin
• RT supports ventilators, BiPap, and CPAP equipment
• Telemetry unit with remote monitor techs 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, PEDS, and the Acuity Adaptable MCU unit
• 12-hour day shifts (0700-1930)
• Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday for day shift)
• Holiday rotation required to distribute holidays fairly
• Low census may result in standby rotation
• Float to EC MST & Pediatric unit for adult MST patients and to West Campus in Prescott for ICU/PCU coverage, with two-hour notice
• First to float on this unit

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required (1 year ICU and 1 year PCU/Med-Surg considered for candidates from larger facilities with strong skills)
• 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
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• 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

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across ICU, PCU, and MST acuities within a combined unit
• Unit orientation includes hospital orientation followed by unit-specific orientation
• Scrub color is flexible, camouflage patterns are not permitted
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI and Dignity) within the past year
• Candidates who previously worked a permanent role at another CommonSpirit facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Profile review and manager interview required as part of the hiring process
• Failing the dysrhythmia or sterile technique exam twice results in a 6-month do-not-use status with CommonSpirit AZ and Sacramento facilities