NICU Registered Nurse
Phoenix, AZ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,196/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration8 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (NICU RN) - Phoenix, Arizona
Job Summary
- Specialty: NICU RN (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Level 4)
- Location: Phoenix, AZ
- Unit size: 71 beds (including 17 stepdown beds)
- Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm)
- Hours per week: 36
- Weekend requirement: Every 3rd weekend
- Holiday requirement: 3 out of 6 major holidays
- Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:2 in ICU, 1:3 in Level 2
- Charge nurse role: Yes (no patient assignment; serves as high-risk RN resource)
- Floating: Mother-baby and labor care (babies only)
- Orientation: 2-3 days floor-specific orientation
- Common patient diagnoses: Premature infants, cardiac defects, genetic disorders, surgical cases, ECMO, and cooling therapy
- Facility type: Teaching hospital with nursing students; Level 1 Trauma center
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Arizona
- Minimum 3 years of NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience, including experience within the last year
- BLS and NRP certifications required
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Experience in charge nurse roles
- Previous travel experience required for Emergency Department (ED) and Neuro ICU
- Experience with Cerner EMR system
Clinical Environment & Support
- EMR system: Cerner
- Telemetry monitor: Phillips
- Respiratory Therapy: RT manages ventilators, available 24/7
- In-house coverage: Neonatologists and midlevels 24/7
- Pharmacy: NICU pharmacy available during daytime
- Nurse aides: 1 Patient Care Technician (PCT) per shift
- Parking: Assigned parking with shuttle service; night shift assigned to parking garage
Contract Details
- Contract length: 8 weeks minimum (facility will not consider contracts shorter than 13 weeks)
- Weekly orientations on Mondays (except holiday weeks)
- Facility enforces strict onboarding deadlines (complete by Wednesday 1pm CST before start)
- Scrub color: Navy
Additional Notes
- Facility is a nationally recognized tertiary care center with lung, liver, and kidney transplant specialties and associated with a top neuro institute
- NICU includes 4 private rooms
- Weekend shifts: 4 total per 4 weeks
- Holidays assigned based on unit coverage
- Day 1 SIMs Lab includes lifts, restraints, and wound care education (non-pass/fail)
- Candidates not competent in sterile field or required nursing skills are not a good fit
This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and NICU nurses considering this position.
Employer
Host Healthcare
249 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
I have been with Host Healthcare for several months. I am not very tolerant of red tape. However Rachel at Host is my Recruiter and has done an incredible job of cutting through the red tape and doing a lot of hand holding through the initial process. She has made my experience so pleasant. I could've gotten more money elsewhere but i am staying right here. Rachel is available all of the time!!! I am very grateful.
Cons
None
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About Phoenix, AZ
As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care 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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