ICU Registered Nurse
Show Low, Arizona
Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Opportunity

Location: Show Low, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts, 1800-0630)
Hours: 36 hours per week (3 shifts per week guaranteed)

Job Overview

• Work in a 12-bed ICU unit with typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• Common patient cases include pneumonia, ventilated patients, post-cardiac catheterization, STEMIs, ARDS, DKA, CVA after tPA, sepsis, renal failure, and more
• Equipment used includes GE floor-mounted C-Arm and Table, Volcano System, Cardiology Hemo System, Getinge IABP, and standard ICU equipment
• No open heart or neuro surgeries; no fresh transplants (patients with history of transplant possible)
• Respiratory Therapist available 24/7 on unit
• Support staff includes Patient Care Technicians and Health Unit Secretaries
• Nurse manager may occasionally see patients
• Floating may be required to Emergency Department or Medical-Surgical units if experienced
• Modified self-scheduling with some flexibility to block schedule
• Weekend requirement: minimum 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (flexible coverage)
• Scrubs of any color allowed

Required Qualifications

• Active Arizona RN license or compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience
• Certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Experience with basic ICU equipment and common ICU drips such as Amiodarone, Cardizem, Levophed, Precedex, Propofol, Fentanyl, Vecuronium, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Lasix, Insulin, Heparin (weight-based), Norepinephrine
• Ability to manage patients with temporary pacemakers, intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), arterial lines, and hypothermia protocols (IABP skill not required but beneficial)

Additional Information

• Orientation starts every Monday
• No holiday or on-call requirements listed
• House Supervisor (Administrative Shift Coordinator) available 24/7
• Opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities in the White Mountains region, with proximity to Flagstaff and Phoenix

Notes for Candidates

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Clean credential files and all certifications ready will expedite interview process
• Extensions are generally approved, with requests ideally made 3-4 weeks in advance
• Manager response time to candidates is moderate (scale 3 out of 5)

This position offers a balanced ICU travel nursing experience with a supportive team and a desirable location for outdoor enthusiasts.