Neurosurgery Operating Room RN
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN (Registered Nurse) - Neurosurgery

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Specialty

• Neuro OR or RN
• Minimum 2 years of core experience in the specialty
• Level 1 Trauma and Teaching hospital experience required
• Prior travel experience required for ED and Neuro ICU

Contract Length

• Minimum 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)

Facility & Unit Details

• Unit: Neurosurgery
• Unit size: 11 suites
• Hospital size: 607 beds
• Trauma Level: Level 1 Trauma Center
• Teaching hospital with nursing students
• Associated with a nationally recognized neuro institute
• EMR systems: Cerner and Suginet

Certifications & Exams

• Required: BLS Certification
• Preferred: ACLS, CNOR, Circulate and Scrub certifications, AORN membership
• Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts) for ICU, ER, Cath Lab, and related units
• Day 1 Pass/Fail Exam required
• SIMs Lab completion required (Foley catheter insertion & central line dressing changes) with pass/fail criteria
• Competency in sterile field maintenance is mandatory

Work Schedule & Shifts

• Shifts: 7am-3pm, 7am-5pm, 7am-11pm, 3pm-7pm, 11pm-7am
• Operating hours: 7am-11pm Monday-Friday
• Call: 1 call day and 1 call weekend per month
• Weekend requirement: Call only
• Holidays: Included in rotation
• Typical schedule: 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts (6:30am-5:00pm), no weekends or call needed for some assignments

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Candidates cannot hold multiple contracts simultaneously within the system
• Must have been off permanent staff at the system for 12 months to qualify for travel assignment
• No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed
• Travel teams must have their own vehicles
• Parking provided with shuttle service or garage for night shifts
• Floating may be required if general surgery background
• Common patient diagnoses: craniotomies, tumors, carotids, spine fusion, scoliosis, shunts, brain biopsies, deep brain stimulation, tumor ablation
• Nurse aides: 70% RNs, 30% CSTs
• Pharmacy and respiratory therapy available 24/7

Summary

This is a travel RN position in Neurosurgery requiring at least 2 years of specialty experience, prior travel experience for Neuro ICU or ED, and multiple certifications including BLS and Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam. The role is based in a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital with a strong focus on sterile technique and competency in specific nursing skills. The contract is a minimum of 13 weeks with a structured orientation and specific scheduling requirements.