American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chandler, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/08/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with at least 3 years of recent ICU experience and strong neuro or CV skills for a Level 1 trauma center assignment.
Responsibilities
- Work in a Level 1 trauma acute care hospital ICU setting
- Covers surgical, medical, neuro, and cardiac ICU units with floating between all three ICUs as needed
- Patient population includes trauma, neuro-surgical, cardiac surgical, and critical medical patients over age 15
- Nurse to patient ratios are typically 1:2 or 1:1
- No monitor techs; RNs are responsible for cardiac rhythm interpretation using GE monitors
- Specialized equipment includes Dreager, Hamilton, Puritan Bennett 840, V60s BiPAP, and Airvo respiratory devices
- EMR is Cerner; previous experience preferred
- Self-scheduling with manager balancing for unit needs
- Required to work 3 weekend shifts within a 4-week schedule; weekends vary by shift type
- Must float to tele as needed with patient ratios of 1:3 or 1:4
- Night shift, 12-hour shifts
- No on-call or standby requirements, though potential for low census up to three times per contract
- Responsible for titrating a wide variety of drips including propofol, fentanyl, versed, vasopressors, and more
- Direct care for trauma, neurosurgical, cardiac surgery, post-cath, ECMO, sepsis, ARDS, and other complex critical care cases
- Work in a collaborative team with 24/7 in-house hospitalist/intensivist and RT support
- First-time travelers are welcome with required experience
- Scrub color for the unit is navy
- Expect to float to sister facility ICU units and telemetry units as needed
- Holiday assignments may allow for only one holiday off per contract
- 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation provided
Requirements
- Active AZ or compact RN license at time of submission (pending not accepted)
- Minimum 3 years of recent ICU experience required, with neuro or CV experience
- Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (all must be active at time of submission)
- Must pass hospital dysrhythmia exam within 24-48 hours before acceptance (max 2 attempts)
- Must pass a sterile technique skills assessment on Day 1 of orientation
- Must provide two professional references, one supervisor from the past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years
- Must meet a 50-mile permanent residence radius requirement and not have been employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facilities in the past year
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-607514. 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.
