ICU Registered Nurse
Lake Havasu City, AZ
LifePoint
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel Assignment

Location: Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 3x12 hour shifts
Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
Number of Openings: 1

Unit and Patient Population

• Unit: ICU/CVICU (Blended ICU)
• Beds: 16
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Patient Population: Adult and Geriatric
• Common Diagnoses/Treatments: STEMI, NSTEMI, COPD exacerbation, Sepsis, CABG, Valve repair/replacement, Acute Respiratory Failure, Atrial Fibrillation with RVR, Alcohol Withdrawal, Head Injury, Overdose, Stroke, Trauma, CRRT, TCAR & TVAR
• Equipment: Baxter pumps
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Medhost
• Trauma Level: III

Job Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Orientation: Weekly
• Attendance Policy: One call-out allowed per contract; second call-out requires documentation and is reviewed case-by-case
• No block schedule requests; 48-hour shifts may be considered but are not guaranteed
• Local Area: Outdoor recreation including fishing, golfing, swimming, hiking; local dining and breweries; proximity to major cities such as Las Vegas, Phoenix, Grand Canyon, Los Angeles, and San Diego
• Dress Code: Scrubs (specific color not stated)
• Submit full candidate packet including resume, self-assessment, and skills checklist

Summary

This is a travel RN position in a Level III trauma community hospital ICU with a blended ICU patient population. The role requires at least 2 years of ICU experience and prior travel experience. The assignment includes 36 guaranteed hours per week on a 3x12 hour shift schedule, with call and float responsibilities. Certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale are mandatory.