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

Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Unit: Neuro ICU (32 beds)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum)
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts, 7pm–7am)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Patient Ratio: 1:2

Unit & Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma center with a large hospital (450+ beds)
• Teaching hospital with nursing students
• Neuro ICU patients include those with craniotomies, brain tumor removals, ablations, brain biopsies, complicated spine surgeries, and scoliosis repair
• Phillips monitors and ventilators in use
• Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy available 24/7
• Floating assignments possible to ICU, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry (1:4 ratio), and other nearby campuses
• Neuro floors wear steel grey scrubs (any non-offensive color/print allowed)

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience in a large hospital (450+ beds)
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Strong neuro assessment skills and experience with ICP (intracranial pressure) monitoring
• Experience with EVD (external ventricular drain) required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Prior travel experience required: 3–6 months travel experience in Neuro ICU or ED
• Must pass Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam within 24–48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts; failure results in 6-month disqualification in region)
• Must pass a Day 1 pass/fail exam during orientation
• SIMs Lab competency required for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (pass/fail; sterile field maintenance critical)
• Must have own vehicle for travel assignments
• Must comply with appearance policies: no facial piercings, natural hair colors only, men must be clean-shaven for fit testing

Orientation & Onboarding

• 2 shifts of floor-specific orientation required
• Weekly orientations on Mondays (except holiday weeks)
• Onboarding paperwork must be completed by 1pm CST Wednesday before start date; incomplete files will delay start
• Day 1 pass/fail exam with study guide provided

Work Schedule & Expectations

• 12-hour night shifts, typically 36 hours per week
• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period
• Holidays worked based on unit coverage and core staff rotation
• Charge nurse role available (does not take patients)
• May be placed on standby for scheduled shifts

Additional Notes

• Candidates with 18 months Neuro ICU experience may be considered if under 2 years total ICU experience
• 50-mile radius rule applies for travel assignments (driver’s license is source of truth)
• No concurrent contracts allowed while working this assignment
• Must have been off permanent staff at this health system for 12 months to qualify for travel assignment
• Parking assigned with shuttle service; night shift parking in garage
• Facility is a nationally recognized tertiary care and research center with a world-renowned neurological institute

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro ICU nurses with strong critical care skills, trauma experience, and prior travel assignments who are comfortable working nights in a high-acuity teaching hospital environment.