Job Description

Job Description

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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

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Job Description\n

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with 3 years of recent neuro or CV ICU experience and current compact or AZ licensure for a Level 1 trauma setting.

\n \n Responsibilities\n

• Position is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a Level 1 trauma center in an acute hospital setting
• Cares for surgical, neuro, cardiac, and trauma patients over the age of 15
• Unit has 32 surgical ICU beds, a 36-bed medical/cardiac ICU, and a 12-bed overflow unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:2 or 1:1, depending on acuity
• Common cases include trauma, falls, gunshot wounds, car accidents, neuro-surgery, CVA, post-TPA, COVID, sepsis, ARDS, CABG, TAVR, IABP, ECMO, and esophagectomies
• Drips titrated include propofol, fentanyl, versed, precedex, morphine, dilaudid, ketamine, rocuronium, levophed, vasopressin, cardene, labetalol, dopamine, dobutamine, heparin, and insulin
• Ventilators and respiratory equipment include Dreager, Hamilton, Puritan Bennett 840, V60s BiPAP, and Airvo
• Cerner EMR is used and proficiency is preferred
• Self-scheduling with three weekend shifts required in a four-week schedule; may have one holiday off per assignment
• Float requirement between all three ICUs and to telemetry units, with ratios of 1:3 or 1:4 as needed
• RN is responsible for cardiac monitoring and strip interpretation (no monitor techs)
• Charge nurse is present but does not take patients
• No nurse aides, except for sitters and health unit secretary support
• RNs are required to titrate multiple critical care drips and manage ventilators and advanced respiratory equipment
• ICU team includes 24/7 in-house hospitalist or intensivist and dedicated RT staff
• Expect skills validation for trauma, neuro, and specialty devices during orientation
• Dress code is navy scrubs
• First-time travelers are welcome if all experience requirements are met
• Must successfully complete skills validation and pass all required testing or be ineligible for future consideration for six months
• Holiday coverage is expected as assigned during the contract
• May float to sister facility (Mercy Gilbert) as needed

\n \n Requirements\n

• Active AZ or compact RN license in hand; pending licenses are not accepted
• Minimum three years of recent ICU experience with at least two years in the ICU and experience in neuro or CV required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Must provide two references: one supervisor from the past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the past three years
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance (two attempts maximum)
• Pass/fail simulation lab required on first day of orientation
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility
• No full-time, part-time, or PRN employment with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year

\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-639393. 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.

 

Job Tags

Daily paid, Full time, Contract work, Part time, Relief, Shift work, Weekend work,

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