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

Job Opportunity: RN - Coronary Care ICU (T4)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Specialty: Coronary Care ICU (T4)
Discipline: Registered Nurse (RN)

Contract Details

• Length: 13 weeks minimum (facility will not consider contracts shorter than 13 weeks)
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (7am-7pm)
• Weekend Requirement: 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (4 total weekend shifts per 4 weeks)
• Holidays: Scheduled based on unit coverage
• Orientation: 2 days floor-specific orientation + weekly orientations on Mondays (except holidays)
• Float: Required to float to other ICUs, all Telemetry units (4:1 patient ratio), and Westgate campus if asked. Travelers float before permanent staff.

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit: CTICU/CVICU
• Beds: 24
• Patient Acuity: Very high acuity cardiac surgery recovery patients including:

  • Empallas
  • IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump)
  • CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
  • Lung transplant
  • Thoracic surgery
  • ECMO
  • Esophagectomy
  • Lobectomy
  • Pneumectomy
  • TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
• Common Procedures: Bronchoscopy, Swan-Ganz catheter insertion, epidurals, high number of bedside procedures
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:1 to 1:2 in ICU; 4:1 on Telemetry units
• Support Staff: 2 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) per shift, Respiratory Therapists 24/7, Pharmacy 24/7
• Charge Nurse: Yes, no patient assignment
• EMR System: Cerner
• Telemetry Equipment: Phillips
• In-House Coverage: Intensivist on-site during day, on-call at night
• IV Team: No; strong IV skills required

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Valid RN license for Arizona
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of CORE ICU experience in specialty being submitted (Coronary Care ICU)
  • Level 1 Trauma experience required (waived if specified)
  • CVICU experience preferred but ICU RN with cardiac patient experience acceptable
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • CCRN preferred but not required
• Exams:

  • Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts; failure results in 6-month disqualification in region)
  • Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (except ED and NyICU with modified requirements)
• Other Requirements:

  • Must have natural hair color and no facial piercings
  • Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
  • Must pass day 1 orientation pass/fail exam
  • Must have own vehicle if part of a travel team
  • Cannot hold two contracts simultaneously within this system
  • Must have been off permanent staff at this system for 12 months to be eligible for travel assignment
  • Prior travel experience required for ED and Neuro ICU (not explicitly required for this ICU role)

Additional Notes

• This is a teaching hospital; travelers may be expected to work with nursing students
• High acuity environment with frequent bedside procedures
• Strong sterile technique and competency in Foley catheter insertion and central line care expected
• Travelers will float to multiple units and campuses as needed
• Strict onboarding deadlines; all documentation must be complete before start date

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with cardiac and trauma experience seeking a high-acuity coronary care ICU assignment in Phoenix, AZ.