RN PICU/NICU Float
Phoenix, Arizona
Maricopa Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PICU/NICU Float)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: RN - PICU/NICU Float
• Float between NICU and acute pediatric patients within the hospital
• Trauma Level 1 experience required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of specialty experience in NICU and PICU
• First-time travelers not accepted unless they have 5+ years of experience
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Work Schedule

• 3 weekend shifts required per month
• No on-call required
• Not open to block scheduling

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Essentials acceptable for labor and delivery/postpartum; Advanced required for other units
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or ATCN (Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses) - Required for ER, PICU, PCCU; PICU also requires ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only (preferred)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - AWHONN Intermediate (if applicable)
• State RN License - Current, unencumbered, with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• NURSYS Verification - Current and unencumbered within 30 days prior to start

Required Skills

• Experience in NICU and PICU settings
• Trauma Level 1 experience

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or government-issued photo ID
• Background checks within 1 year, including SS Trace, 7-year County, National Criminal, and FACIS III
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification (diploma or official transcripts) required before start
• Fingerprinting (if applicable) with results on file within 90 days after start
• Physical exam within 1 year and must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract
• Fit mask test completed onsite during orientation (returning candidates must update if expired)
• Immunizations and health screenings (must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract):

  • TDAP (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test (Qgold or Tspot within 1 year) or chest X-ray if prior positive
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella - positive titer or proof of vaccination required
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination within last year
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Drug testing with negative results within 12 months (specific panels required)
• Candidate must complete facility-specific orientation acknowledgment and confidentiality forms
• References and employment application covering last 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Current and accurate skills checklist within 1 year

Additional Notes

• Local candidates are accepted
• No on-call shifts required
• Floating between NICU and acute pediatric units is mandatory
• Candidates must be able to work 3 weekend shifts per month

This position is ideal for experienced PICU/NICU RNs with trauma experience looking for an 8-week travel contract in Phoenix, AZ.