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

Registered Nurse – ICU (Float Pool)

Location

Phoenix, AZ | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM–7:30 PM or 7:00 PM–7:30 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across ICU float cluster units, including medical/surgical/trauma ICU, cardiothoracic ICU (lung transplants, ECMO), and neuro ICU, maintaining a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Float independently among all ICU areas as well as MedSurg/Telemetry units, including sister campuses; floating is an expected and non-negotiable component of this role
• 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; Tele ratio is 1:4
• Complete all patient reports at the bedside and perform a quality two-person skin assessment within the first four hours of each shift
• Pass a Day 1 SIMs Lab (pass/fail) covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes with strict sterile field technique; also complete educational modules on lifts, restraints, and wound care

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience
• Level I Trauma experience is required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must successfully pass an Advanced Dysrhythmia Exam with a score of 80% or higher within 2 attempts prior to contract start
• Must be competent in sterile field technique, Foley catheter insertion, and central line dressing changes
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• 4 weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday) required per 4-week scheduling period; holiday shifts required based on unit needs

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a Level I trauma center and/or teaching hospital setting preferred due to patient complexity and acuity
• NIHSS certification preferred but not required
• Experience with ECMO and lung transplant patient populations is a plus
• Comfort with digital communication tools (e.g., group messaging apps) for receiving shift assignments remotely

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, complex clinical environment across multiple ICU specialties, offering broad professional exposure and skill development
• No on-call requirement; standby situations due to low census carry a 30-minute response time expectation

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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