ICU Registered Nurse
Mesa, Arizona
Banner Desert Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - Banner Desert Medical Center, Mesa, Arizona

Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Location Restriction: Candidates with an Arizona home address on their driver’s license will not be considered.
• Experience: Minimum 24 months of current ICU experience required.
• Certifications:

  • Must have active American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross certifications at time of submission.
  • Required certifications include ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), and NIHSS.
• Licensing:

  • Active Arizona RN license required (verification must be less than 30 days old).
  • No license hits allowed.
  • Compact license allowed but must be active at submission.
• Vaccinations:

  • Flu vaccination required; declinations can be applied for (must include vaccination status in submission notes).
• Background: Must meet Banner’s specific background compliance requirements.
• Travel Experience: Preferred but not mandatory.

Submission Requirements

• Completed Banner Cover Page with all requested information.
• Resume detailing all facilities worked at, including facility size, bed count, trauma level, and units.
• Skills checklist specific to nursing discipline (must be less than one year old).
• Copy of valid driver’s license (non-AZ address).
• Certifications and license documentation included and current.

Assignment Details

• Start date should be on or very soon after the order start date.
• Return to Office (RTO) requests must be less than 7 days and will not be approved during the first week of assignment or on holidays.
• Learning modules must be completed prior to assignment start.
• Non-billable hours adjusted to 16 hours per assignment.
• Assignments may be canceled with 7 days written notice without penalty.

About Banner Desert Medical Center

• One of the largest and most comprehensive hospitals in Arizona, serving as a tertiary referral center for the East Valley of metropolitan Phoenix.
• Known for high-tech, high-touch care with advanced technology including da Vinci surgical robots and 3D cancer technology.
• Offers unique integrative therapies such as Dog Therapy, Music Therapy, and Massage Therapy.
• Recently opened a new patient tower dedicated to women’s health and wellness, adjacent to the pediatric tower, providing specialized care for women and children.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced ICU RNs who meet the strict credentialing and compliance standards and are open to working in a high-acuity, technologically advanced hospital setting.