NICU RN
Phoenix, AZ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,196/weekOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 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
NICU RN
Overview
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days
- Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications
- BLS
- NRP
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the specialty
- Level I experience required
- 2 years of CORE experience in the specialty being submitted to
- Level 1 Trauma experience required
- Teaching experience required
- Cerner EMR experience required
- Must have 2 years of Level 4 experience
- Must be gone from CommonSpirit for 12 months as perm staff to be considered for a travel assignment
- Cannot work another assignment/contract while working for Dignity AZ
- Onboarding must be complete by 1 pm CST Wednesday before start
- Must have own vehicle if traveling as part of a travel team
Preferred
- Cardiac STABLE
- Previous travel experience
- Busy Level 3 experience
Unit Details
- NICU - Level 4
- 71 beds, including 17 stepdown beds
- Ratios: 1:2 ICU, 1:3 Level 2
- Charge nurse available with no patient assignment
- 1 PCT per shift
- 4 total weekend shifts per 4 weeks
- Scrub color: Navy
- Tele: Phillips
- RT manages vents
- Neonatologist and midlevels in house 24/7
- RT available 24/7
- NICU Pharmacy during the day
- Floating to Mother baby and Labor care for babies only
- Floor orientation: 2-3 days
- Common patient types include premature, cardiac defects, genetic disorders, surgical, ECMO, and cooling
- 4 private rooms
Additional Notes
- Weekly orientations are on Mondays except during holiday weeks
- Travelers may be expected to have nursing students
- SIMs Lab is required for all NICU RNs for Foley catheter insertion
- Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam is required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance for applicable units
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Great pay and assignment!
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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