Neuro ICU Travel Nurse
Phoenix, AZ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Neuro ICU Travel Nurse Opportunity

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

Facility Overview

• 607-bed tertiary care hospital
• Nationally recognized for quality care, medical education, and research
• Specialties include lung, liver, and kidney transplants
• Affiliated with Barrow Neurological Institute, the world’s #1 neuro institute

Unit Details

• Unit: Neuro ICU
• Beds: 32
• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• EMR: Cerner
• Charge Nurse: Yes (does not take patients)
• Monitors: Phillips telemetry
• Ventilators: Yes
• Respiratory Therapy: 24/7 coverage
• Pharmacy: 24/7 coverage
• Shifts: 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm or 7pm-7am)
• Floating: Required to float between all ICU and Tele units; tele float ratio 4:1
• Orientation: 2 shifts on the floor
• Holidays: Work integrated into core staff rotation (4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks, 2 out of 4 major holidays)

Candidate Requirements

• 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
  • Must have strong neuro assessment skills and ICP monitoring experience
  • Must have EVD (External Ventricular Drain) experience
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS required
• EMR: Cerner experience required for ED and Neuro ICU
• Exams:

  • Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts)
  • Day 1 pass/fail exam during orientation
• Other:

  • No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed
  • Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
  • Must be able to pass SIMs Lab (sterile field maintenance, Foley catheter insertion, central line dressing changes)
  • Must have own vehicle if part of a travel team
  • Cannot hold concurrent contracts with Dignity AZ or CommonSpirit within 12 months as permanent staff
  • Minimum contract length: 13 weeks
  • No first-time travelers accepted

Additional Notes

• Teaching hospital with nursing students present
• Common diagnoses include neuro critical care patients such as craniotomies, brain tumor removals, brain biopsies, complicated spine surgeries, and scoliosis repairs
• Facility enforces strict onboarding deadlines; all documentation must be complete before start date
• Floating includes all ICU and telemetry floors with tele float patient load of 4:1
• Scrub color: Any non-offensive color or print; steel grey preferred for neuro floors

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro ICU nurses with strong critical care skills, trauma experience, and previous travel assignments looking to work in a nationally recognized teaching hospital with a focus on neurological care.