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

NICU RN Travel Job - Phoenix, Arizona

Job Details

• Specialty: NICU RN (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum contract length)
• Unit: NICU - Level 4
• Unit Size: 71 beds (including 17 stepdown beds)
• Hospital Size: Large tertiary care center with 607 beds
• Trauma Level: Level 1 Trauma center
• EMR System: Cerner
• Shift: 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm)
• Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend
• Holiday Requirement: 3 out of 6 major holidays
• Nurse to Patient Ratios: 1:2 in ICU, 1:3 in Level 2
• Charge Nurse Role: Yes, charge nurse duties with no patient assignment; also serves as a high-risk RN resource
• Nurse Aides: 1 Patient Care Technician (PCT) per shift
• Orientation: 2-3 days floor-specific orientation
• Floating: May float to Mother-Baby or Labor Care (babies only)
• Patient Types: Premature infants, cardiac defects, genetic disorders, surgical patients, ECMO, and therapeutic cooling
• Room Setup: 4 private rooms
• Respiratory Therapy: RT manages ventilators, available 24/7
• Pharmacy: NICU pharmacy available during the day
• In-House Coverage: Neonatologist and midlevels available 24/7

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Specialty Experience: Minimum 3 years NICU experience required
• Level of Experience: Level 4 experience required (will consider busy Level 3)
• Core Experience: 2 years of core specialty experience required
• Trauma & Teaching Experience: Level 1 Trauma and teaching hospital experience required
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • Cardiac STABLE Plus certification
• Prior Travel Experience: Preferred but not explicitly required for NICU; prior travel experience required for ED and Neuro ICU only

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam: Required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance; max 2 attempts; required for ICU and related units
• SIMs Lab: Pass/fail skills lab on Day 1 for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (except NICU and ED have modified requirements). Competency in sterile technique is critical.
• Appearance Policy: No facial piercings; only natural hair colors allowed
• Vehicle: Travel teams must have their own vehicles
• Parking: Assigned parking with shuttle to facility; night shift parking in garage
• Orientation: Weekly orientations on Mondays (except holidays)
• Work Restrictions: Cannot work two contracts simultaneously; must be off CommonSpirit as permanent staff for 12 months before travel assignment eligibility
• Teaching Hospital: Nursing students may be present
• Scrub Color: Navy
• Telemetry: Phillips system used

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs with strong critical care skills, teaching experience, and certification credentials, looking for a travel assignment in a high-acuity, Level 1 trauma, teaching hospital environment.