Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Chandler, AZ

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Chandler, AZ
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU (Surgical ICU / Medical Cardiac ICU)

Location

Chandler, AZ | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity ICU setting with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:1, covering Surgical ICU (Trauma/Neuro/Surgery) and Medical Cardiac ICU populations
• Titrate a broad range of vasoactive, sedation, and analgesic drips including propofol, levophed, vasopressin, heparin, insulin, and others per physician orders
• Independently interpret cardiac monitor strips using GE monitoring equipment — no monitor technicians are assigned to the unit
• Operate and monitor respiratory therapy equipment including Draeger, Hamilton, Puritan Bennett 840, V60 BiPAP, and Airvo ventilators in collaboration with 24/7 on-site RT staff
• Complete the UNA Dysrhythmia Exam (maximum 2 attempts) within 24–48 hours prior to acceptance, and pass a Sim Lab skills validation on Day 1 of orientation
• Float between sister ICU units (Surgical ICU, Medical Cardiac ICU, and overflow ICU) as needed, and float to telemetry at a 1:3 or 1:4 ratio when required

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 3 years of recent ICU experience — no exceptions; at least 2 of those years must be in an ICU setting
• Experience must include either neuro or cardiovascular (CV) ICU patient populations
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Demonstrated ability to titrate vasoactive and sedation drips independently
• Ability to independently interpret cardiac rhythm strips
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; candidates who have worked full-time, part-time, or PRN at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year are not eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center or dedicated neuro ICU environment
• Experience in a similarly sized high-acuity ICU (32+ beds)
• Familiarity with advanced cardiac support devices such as IABP, Impella, ECMO, or Tandem Heart
• Experience with CRRT, CVICU patient populations, or post-cardiac surgery recovery (CABG, TAVR, valve procedures)

Why Join Us

• Work alongside 24/7 in-house intensivist and respiratory therapy coverage in a well-supported, high-acuity environment with access to advanced technology and specialized patient populations
• Self-scheduling available with manager balancing as needed, offering flexibility within a structured contract framework