American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Prescott, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/02/2025
- 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 night shift ICU position requiring an AZ or compact RN license and strong EKG and critical care skills.
Responsibilities
- Work in an acute care ICU with CVICU, Medical-Surgical ICU, COVID ICU, and PCU beds under a critical care service line
- ICU nurse to patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:2 based on acuity
- Care for a diverse adult population including post-surgical, cardiac critical care, COVID, neuro, DKA, sepsis, and advanced cardiac procedures
- Must titrate a variety of critical care drips including pressors, sedation, and antiarrhythmics
- Utilizes Cerner EMR system
- Nurses are expected to read their own tele strips on Nihon Kohden monitors
- Night shifts (12 hours), with four weekend shifts per pay period and first-to-float requirement
- Floats to PCU, MST, and other critical care areas as needed, per rotation
- May be placed on call if low census, up to one time in six weeks
- Responsible for all aspects of critical care nursing including manual proning, titration of multiple drips, interpreting ABGs, and managing advanced cardiac and neuro cases
- Intensivist support in-house 24/7 with nurse practitioner supplementation
- No nurse aids or tele/monitor techs; RNs are responsible for monitoring and interpreting telemetry
- RT covers all areas though may not be present 24/7 in ICU
- Professional scrubs required; navy scrubs will be mandated starting in October
- Orientation includes 8 hours of general hospital orientation, one 12-hour precepted shift, and an additional buddy shift if needed
- Winter holiday coverage required, with assignment of one major holiday and one holiday eve
- First schedule may be adjusted to fill coverage gaps, with some flexibility through staff trades
- Failure to pass required testing may result in ineligibility for six months at CommonSpirit facilities in Arizona and Sacramento
Requirements
- Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration (pending licenses not accepted)
- Minimum two years recent ICU experience required
- Current certifications in BLS and ACLS required
- Must pass a dysrhythmia exam with 80% or higher within two attempts prior to contract signing
- Strong EKG interpretation skills necessary
- Demonstrated experience in ventilator weaning and troubleshooting required
- Experience with IABP and Prismaflex CRRT strongly preferred
- Ability to check off advanced cardiac and critical care skills such as EVD, chest tubes, art line, Swan-Ganz, Impella, TAVR, VAD, and CRRT preferred
- Must submit a copy of a valid driver’s license for consideration
- Must provide two professional references (one supervisor within the past 12 months, one peer or supervisor within the last 3 years with dates of employment and rehire eligibility)
- Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
- Candidates may not have been employed by CommonSpirit, Dignity, or affiliated 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-633793. 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.
