Coronary Care ICU RN
Phoenix, AZ
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: RN - Coronary Care ICU (T4)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Specialty: Coronary Care ICU (T4)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in a high-acuity Cardiac ICU (CTICU/CVICU) with 24 beds.
• Patient population includes cardiac surgery recovery, IABP, CRRT, lung transplant, thoracic surgery, ECMO, TAVR, and other complex cardiac cases.
• High number of bedside procedures such as bronchoscopy, Swan-Ganz catheter insertion, epidurals.
• Float to other ICUs and telemetry units; patient ratio on telemetry is 4:1. Travelers float before permanent staff and may float to a secondary campus if requested.
• Shifts are 12 hours (7am-7pm), with 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule and holiday shifts based on unit coverage.
• Charge nurse duties included (no patient assignment).
• Nurse aides available (2 PCTs per shift).
• Intensivist coverage during the day and on-call at night.
• No dedicated IV team; strong IV skills required.
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy available 24/7.
• EMR system: Cerner.
• Scrub color: Navy.
• Telemetry monitoring with Phillips equipment.
• Orientation includes 2 days floor-specific training plus a pass/fail SIMs Lab on Day 1 covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (or port-a-cath insertion for ED). Maintaining sterile field competency is critical.

Required Qualifications

• License: Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Arizona.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of core ICU experience in specialty being submitted (Coronary Care ICU). CVICU experience preferred.
• Trauma: Level I Trauma experience required (Level I Trauma requirement is waived in some cases but generally expected).
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS required; CCRN preferred.
• Prior Travel Experience: Previous travel experience required for ICU roles (explicitly stated for ED and Neuro ICU, but implied for this ICU role as well).
• Other Requirements:

  • Must pass Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam within 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts). Failure results in 6-month disqualification in the region.
  • Must pass Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab.
  • No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed.
  • Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing.
  • Must have own vehicle if part of a travel team.
  • Cannot hold concurrent contracts with this employer.
  • Must have been off permanent staff at this hospital system for 12 months to be eligible for travel assignment.

Additional Notes

• This is a teaching hospital; nurses may have nursing students assigned.
• High acuity environment with a strong focus on cardiac and transplant patients.
• Weekend and holiday work required as part of the schedule.
• Parking and shuttle arrangements provided.
• Orientation and onboarding deadlines are strict; all documentation must be complete before start date.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with strong cardiac and critical care skills who meet trauma and certification requirements and are comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-acuity teaching hospital environment.