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

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

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Phoenix, Arizona, 85013!

Job Title

RN (Registered Nurse) – ICU Float Pool

Location

Phoenix, AZ | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 7PM–7:30AM | Expected 3 shifts/week | 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period required | Holidays required based on unit needs | No call; standby response time of 30 minutes if placed on low-census standby

Key Responsibilities

• Float independently among all ICU areas (medical/surgical/trauma ICU, cardiothoracic ICU specializing in lung transplants and ECMO, and neuro ICU) as well as MedSurg/Tele units, including sister campuses; nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:2 in ICU areas and 1:4 on Tele units
• Manage all critical drips and operate all types of respiratory support equipment including ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Read and interpret telemetry strips using GE monitoring equipment
• Complete all patient reports at the bedside and perform a quality two-person skin assessment within the first 4 hours of each shift
• Participate in a pass/fail SIMs Lab on Day 1 covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes with strict adherence to sterile field technique; also complete educational modules on lifts, restraints, and wound care
• Pass an Advanced Dysrhythmia Exam (minimum score 80%) within 2 attempts prior to contract start

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Demonstrated competency in sterile field technique, Foley catheter insertion, and central line dressing changes
• Ability and willingness to float to all assigned ICU and MedSurg/Tele units without refusal; float flexibility is a firm expectation of this role
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Teaching hospital experience preferred given the complexity and high acuity of the patient population
• NIHSS certification preferred but not required
• Experience with ECMO and lung transplant patient care
• Comfort using GroupMe or similar mobile communication platforms for receiving unit assignments

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, Level I Trauma and teaching hospital environment with exposure to a broad range of complex ICU specialties including cardiothoracic, neuro, and trauma care
• Schedules are provided 4 weeks in advance, offering reasonable planning visibility for travel nurses

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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