Adult ICU RN
Phoenix, AZ
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,129/weekOverview
- Start Date06/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) – Adult ICU Pods
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Unit: SICU/MICU/Trauma ICU (40 beds per unit, 120 beds total)
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts, 7pm–7am)
Schedule:
- Self-scheduling with scheduler oversight to rebalance
- 3 weekend shifts every 4 weeks
- Holiday shifts as part of core staff rotation
- Orientation: 2 shifts on the floor
Unit Details & Patient Population
- MICU: Sepsis, GI bleed, DKA, RotaProne therapy, heat stroke, overdoses (most intubated, sitter required when extubated)
- SICU: Post-op vented patients, lung/liver/kidney transplants, severe back surgeries, Whipple procedures
- TICU: Trauma patients including MVAs, gunshot wounds, closed head injuries, orthopedic trauma
- Bedside procedures include bronchoscopy, tracheostomy care, hemodialysis catheter placements
Required Experience & Skills
- Minimum 2 years ICU experience required
- Must have experience in a 600+ bed teaching hospital
- Level 1 Trauma experience required
- Must be competent in Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (SIMs Lab pass/fail on Day 1)
- RNs must be able to read and interpret their own telemetry strips
- Experience with common titratable and set-rate drips
- Ability to float across all ICU areas and MedSurg/Telemetry units, including possible float to a secondary campus
Certifications & Exams
- ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
- Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to position acceptance (max 2 attempts; failure results in 6-month disqualification in region)
- Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab for sterile technique and nursing skills
- Must pass a Day 1 pass/fail exam during orientation
Additional Requirements & Notes
- Must have natural hair color and no facial piercings
- Male candidates must be clean-shaven for fit testing
- Must have own vehicle if part of a travel team
- Cannot hold multiple contracts simultaneously within this system
- Must have been off permanent staff in this system for 12 months to qualify for travel assignment
- Facility is a teaching hospital; nurses may have nursing students assigned
- Parking provided with shuttle service; night shift parking in garage
- Unit staffed with 24/7 intensivist and respiratory therapy coverage (ventilator types include Cervo I, Jets, Oscillators)
Contract Length
- Minimum contract length: 13 weeks
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Experience with Cerner EMR required
Orientation & Onboarding
- Weekly orientations on Mondays (except holidays)
- Onboarding paperwork must be completed by Wednesday 1pm CST before start date; incomplete files delay start
This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with trauma and teaching hospital backgrounds who are comfortable with complex critical care patients and bedside procedures in a high-acuity, teaching environment.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Arizona
- Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including ICU experience within the last year
- One completed travel nursing assignment
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Teaching experience, including experience in a 600+ bed teaching facility
- Emergency Department (ED) experience
- Trauma experience
- Experience with Cerner EMR
Employer
Olaro
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Olaro Company Description
Olaro is a trusted partner in healthcare staffing, connecting nurses and allied health
professionals with opportunities nationwide. For over 35 years, we’ve helped clinicians
expand their horizons by matching them with assignments that fit their lifestyle, career
goals, and personal ambitions.
At Olaro, we value your expertise and support your growth at every step. We offer
competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and access to diverse clinical experiences
that build your skills and open doors to new possibilities. With 24/7 support, streamlined
onboarding, and a team committed to your success, you’ll always have a proven guide
by your side.
Whether you want to explore new locations, broaden your clinical experience, or
achieve better work–life balance, Olaro provides the flexibility and support to help you
thrive. Join us, and let’s shape the future of healthcare together.
About Phoenix, AZ
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Phoenix, AZ here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Phoenix is slightly lower than the national average, with affordable housing and reasonable grocery and transportation costs.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs: 104°F, Summer average lows: 81°F.
- Winter average highs: 67°F, Winter average lows: 45°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Phoenix, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
- Many furnished housing options cater to the seasonal influx of visitors and snowbirds.
- Phoenix is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system, but a car is generally recommended for getting around the sprawling metro area.
- Phoenix has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies due to desert flora and occasional heat-related illnesses.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Phoenix due to its numerous healthcare facilities.
- Phoenix offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants, from Southwestern cuisine to international flavors.
- The city has a thriving arts and music community, with numerous galleries, theaters, and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy world-class golf, major league spring training games, and outdoor activities like hiking in the nearby mountain reserves.
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