ICU Registered Nurse
Cottonwood, AZ
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Cottonwood, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Position involves primarily ICU nursing with floating to Medical-Surgical Telemetry (MS Tele) units as needed.
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM).
• Patient Ratios: ICU 1:1 or 1:2; Med-Surg Telemetry 1:4 or 1:5.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend.
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week; facility may call off up to 6 shifts during the 13-week assignment.
• Work environment includes use of standard med-surg/telemetry equipment and Liko lifts in most patient rooms.
• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching hospital, Level IV trauma center.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Arizona
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including ICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Must complete a facility-specific job description form prior to start.
• Must adhere to facility quality and patient safety standards, including medication administration protocols (BCMA).
• Must complete and sign facility policies on confidentiality, substance abuse screening, professional attire, and appearance prior to start.
• Must answer and sign a security question form at least one week before start.
• Must complete travel information verification prior to start.
• Must provide two professional references (one from most recent employer within 1 year, second within 2 years).
• Employment application required with 3 years of work history; gaps over 30 days must be documented with city and state.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions.
• Negative TB test (PPD, Q Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year, updated annually; chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required for past positives.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination accepted)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred within last 10 years or declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination form required; decliners must wear a mask when not eating or drinking.
• COVID vaccination series or declination with facility-specific form required.
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug test within 30 days of start, updated annually.
• Fit mask test (N95) required within 1 year and updated annually; onsite fit testing available if needed.

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Floating required between ICU and Med-Surg Telemetry units based on unit needs.
• Blocked scheduling may be considered with unit manager approval.
• No on-call duties.
• Free parking available.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Scrub color: Navy blue.

Notes for Candidates

• Facility seeks well-rounded nurses comfortable with floating and working in a flex pool environment.
• ICU/PCU experience is a plus but strong Med-Surg Telemetry experience is acceptable.
• Must be willing to work night shifts and every other weekend.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a teaching hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, providing critical care nursing in a dynamic environment with supportive staffing ratios.