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

Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Unit: Neuro ICU
• Unit Size: 32 beds
• Hospital Size: Large (450+ beds)
• Trauma Level: Level 1 Trauma
• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• EMR System: Cerner
• Charge Nurse: Yes (does not take patients)
• Shifts: 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm), may be placed on standby for scheduled shifts
• Floating: Required to float between all ICU floors and Telemetry units; tele patient load 4:1
• Orientation: 2 shifts on the floor
• Monitoring Equipment: Phillips monitors, ventilators available
• Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7
• Pharmacy: Available 24/7
• Scrub Color: Any non-offensive color or print; steel grey preferred for neuro floors
• Holidays: Work into core staff rotation; approximately 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks

Patient Population & Care

• Critical care patients with neurological diagnoses
• Procedures include craniotomies, brain tumor removal and ablations, brain biopsies, complicated spine surgeries, and scoliosis repair
• Strong neuro assessment skills and intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring experience required

Required Certifications & Experience

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
• Experience: Minimum 2 years ICU experience in a large hospital (450+ beds)
• Trauma Experience: Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Travel Experience: 3-6 months prior travel experience required
• Additional Requirements:

  • Must have experience with external ventricular drains (EVD)
  • Must pass a Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts)
  • 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)
  • Must have natural hair color and no facial piercings; men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
  • Must have own vehicle if part of a travel team

Additional Notes

• Candidates cannot work multiple contracts simultaneously
• Must be off permanent staff at this health system for 12 months to be eligible for travel assignment
• Teaching hospital environment; nursing students may be present
• Floating includes medical-surgical telemetry floors
• 50-mile radius rule applies for travel assignments
• Facility enforces strict onboarding deadlines; all documentation must be complete before start date

This position is ideal for experienced ICU nurses with strong neuro skills, trauma experience, and prior travel nursing background seeking a 13-week assignment in a Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital setting.