Travel Adult ICU Registered Nurse
Job Description
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: 02/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
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Job Description\n
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a Level 1 Trauma setting with night shifts and Cerner EMR experience required.
\n \n Responsibilities\n
- Work in a hospital Adult ICU Pods with SICU, MICU, and Trauma ICU, totaling 120 beds
- Patient population includes medical, surgical, and trauma cases such as sepsis, transplants, heat stroke, and MVAs
- RNs required to titrate common drips and read their own cardiac strips
- Utilizes respiratory equipment including vents (Cervo I), Jets, and Oscillators
- Cerner EMR in use; prior Cerner experience preferred
- 12-hour night shifts with self-scheduling, but rebalanced by scheduling staff as needed
- Required to float among all ICU areas, MedSurg, Tele units, and possibly to another hospital campus
- Three weekend shifts required every four weeks
- Holiday coverage based on staff rotation
- Orientation includes 2 shifts on the floor and mandatory Day 1 SIMs Lab
- Intensivist and respiratory therapist coverage 24/7 in the ICU
- Typical bedside procedures include bronchs, trachs, and hemodialysis catheter placements
- Team structure involves rotating through medical, surgical, and trauma ICU settings
- SIMs Lab is pass/fail with employment contingent on passing
- Scrub color is navy
- Returning candidates must not have been employed by the health system within the last year
- RNs are required to maintain sterile technique during frequent procedures
- Holiday coverage and expectations are based on core staff rotation
- Travel teams must have their own vehicles
\n \n Requirements\n
- Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration
- Minimum 2 years recent ICU experience in a 600+ bed teaching hospital
- Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
- Must have prior Level 1 Trauma experience
- Ability to interpret telemetry independently
- Must pass dysrhythmia exam prior to offer, with up to 2 attempts
- SIMs Lab pass required on Day 1, including sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
- Must provide copy of driver’s license for address verification (50-mile radius rule applies)
- Men must be clean shaven for fit test; only natural hair color permitted; facial piercings not allowed
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from past 12 months and one peer/supervisor from past 3 years
\n Benefits\n
- 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
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American Traveler Job ID #P-660459. 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 - 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.