Travel Neuro ICU Registered Nurse - $2,185 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline : RN Start Date : ASAP Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours, nights Employment Type : Travel Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position in a Level 1 Trauma setting requiring EVD and strong neuro assessment skills. Responsibilities Work in a 32-bed Neuro ICU within an acute care hospital Level 1 Trauma environment with a focus on critically ill neuro patients Common patient cases include craniotomies, brain tumor removal and ablations, brain biopsies, spine surgeries, and scoliosis repair Night shift position with 12-hour shifts (7pm-7am) Must work 4 weekend shifts every 4 weeks and 2 of 4 major holidays Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1 : 2 in ICU; may float to Tele floors with 4 : 1 ratio Required to float between all ICU and Telemetry units as first to float Charting conducted in Cerner EMR Use of Phillips monitors for telemetry; ventilator experience required Charge nurse support available without patient assignments 24 / 7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy support onsite SIMs Lab skills assessment required for Foley catheter insertion and (except in Neuro ICU) central line dressing changes Responsibilities include comprehensive neuro assessment, critical care management, and maintaining competency in sterile technique for catheter and dressing changes Must maintain natural hair color and have no facial piercings; steel grey scrubs required for Neuro floors Men must be clean shaven for fit testing Testing and competency assessments are pass / fail with two attempts allowed; failure results in ineligibility for 6 months Can be placed on standby for scheduled shifts as needed All travelers are expected to be flexible with floating and assisting where needed Returning candidates cannot have been employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility in the past year Requirements Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration Minimum of 2 years recent ICU RN experience in a large (450 beds) hospital Prior Level 1 Trauma experience required Previous travel nursing experience (minimum 3-6 months); first-time travelers not considered Current BLS and ACLS certifications required Experience with EVD, ICP monitoring, and strong neuro assessment skills required Must pass pre-employment DYS (dysrhythmia) exam and a sterile technique skills assessment on day one Ability to float between ICU and Tele units as assigned Must provide two references : one supervisor from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years Must reside at least 50 miles from facility as determined by driver’s license Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID P-610636. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Travel RN - Neuro ICU About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24 / 7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.