Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Unit: Neuro ICU (32 beds)
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts, 7pm–7am)
Hours per week: 36 hours
Contract length: 13 weeks (minimum)

Job Overview

• Care for critically ill patients with neurological diagnoses including craniotomies, brain tumor removals, ablations, brain biopsies, complex spine surgeries, and scoliosis repair.
• Work in a Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital environment with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Float between all ICU floors and telemetry units; tele floor patient load may be 4:1.
• Charge nurse responsibilities included (does not take patients).
• Night shift includes approximately 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period; holiday work based on unit coverage.
• Use Phillips monitors and manage ventilated patients.
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy services available 24/7.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience in a large hospital (450+ beds).
• Level 1 Trauma experience required.
• Neuro ICU experience with strong neuro assessment skills and intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring.
• Prior travel experience required: 3–6 months travel experience in Neuro ICU or ED.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Cerner EMR experience required.
• Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam must be passed 24–48 hours prior to position acceptance (maximum 2 attempts; failure results in 6-month disqualification in region).
• Must pass a Day 1 pass/fail exam during orientation.
• Must complete SIMs Lab competency for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (pass/fail).
• Must be able to float to Medical-Surgical Telemetry floors.
• Must have own vehicle if part of a travel team.
• No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed.
• Male candidates must be clean-shaven for fit testing.

Orientation & Onboarding

• Weekly orientations held on Mondays (except holiday weeks).
• Onboarding paperwork must be completed by 1pm CST Wednesday before start date; incomplete files will delay start.
• Floor-specific orientation: 2 shifts on Neuro ICU.
• SIMs Lab and additional education on lifts, restraints, and wound care required.

Additional Notes

• Facility is a nationally recognized tertiary care center with a strong neurological focus.
• Teaching hospital environment; nursing students may be present.
• Parking assigned with shuttle service; night shift parking in garage.
• Candidates cannot hold concurrent contracts with this employer.
• Must have been off permanent staff at this facility system for 12 months to qualify for travel assignment.
• Scrub color: any non-offensive color or print; steel grey preferred on Neuro floors.

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro ICU nurses seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital setting with strong neuro specialty focus and trauma experience.