Travel Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Phoenix, AZ
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Days

Neuro ICU Travel Nurse Opportunity

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Facility: St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Facility Overview

• 607-bed nationally recognized tertiary care center
• Specialties include lung, liver, and kidney transplants
• Affiliated with Barrow Neurological Institute, the world’s #1 neuro institute
• Teaching hospital with nursing students

Unit Details

• Unit: Neuro ICU
• Beds: 32
• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm or 7pm-7am)
• Floats: Required to float between all ICU and Telemetry units; tele patient load 4:1 when floating
• Orientation: 2 shifts on the floor
• Charge Nurse: Yes, but does not take patients
• Monitoring: Phillips monitors, ventilators, RT and pharmacy available 24/7
• Scrub Color: Any non-offensive color or print; steel grey for neuro floors
• Holidays: Work into core staff rotation; 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks, 2 out of 3 major holidays

Patient Population & Care

• Critical care patients with neurological diagnoses
• Procedures include craniotomies, brain tumor removals, ablations, brain biopsies, complex spine surgeries, and scoliosis repair
• Strong neuro assessment and ICP monitoring skills required

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years ICU experience in a large hospital (450+ beds)
  • Level 1 Trauma experience required
  • 3-6 months previous travel experience required
  • Previous travel experience in ED or Neuro ICU required
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS required
• EMR: Cerner experience required
• Other:

  • Must have EVD (External Ventricular Drain) experience
  • No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed
  • Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
  • Must pass Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts)
  • Must pass Day 1 pass/fail exam during orientation
  • SIMs Lab completion required (Foley catheter insertion, central line dressing changes, lifts, restraints, wound care) with sterile field competency
  • Cannot work two contracts simultaneously within Dignity AZ
  • Must be off CommonSpirit permanent staff for 12 months before travel assignment consideration
  • Travel teams must have their own vehicles
  • Minimum contract length: 13 weeks

Additional Notes

• Candidates can be floated to Medical-Surgical Telemetry floors
• Parking assigned with shuttle service for day shift; parking garage for night shift
• Facility enforces strict onboarding deadlines; incomplete files will delay start dates
• No first-time travelers accepted
• 50-mile radius rule applies for licensure verification

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro ICU nurses with strong critical care skills, trauma experience, and prior travel assignments who are comfortable working in a fast-paced, teaching hospital environment.