Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,440 to $2,880 per week in Phoenix, AZ

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Agency: Empower Professionals Inc.
Pay: $2,440 to $2,880 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Empower Professionals Inc. to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Phoenix, Arizona, 85087!

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Contract Length: 26 Weeks
Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Shift: Days or Nights – 7:00 AM–7:30 PM, 3x12
Hours: 36 Hours/Week
Start: ASAP
Experience Required: 2+ years

We are seeking an experienced Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) to join a children's hospital in Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you will provide high-acuity nursing care to critically ill patients, utilizing advanced clinical skills and evidence-based practices to promote optimal patient outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact as part of a dedicated critical care team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and manage critically ill patients requiring complex, high-acuity nursing interventions
• Initiate and titrate vasoactive drips, sedation, and analgesic infusions per physician orders and established protocols
• Manage patients on mechanical ventilation, including ventilator weaning and airway maintenance
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams including physicians, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring using arterial lines, central venous catheters, and pulmonary artery catheters
• Recognize and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition, initiating emergency interventions as needed
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, procedures, and care plans to support informed decision-making

Pay range: $2,440 to $2,880 per week.

Travel ICU/Critical Care RN package: $2,880/week (36 hours) = $34/hour taxable + up to $1,663/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules.

Local package: $68–$76/hour fully taxable ($2,440–$2,730/week for 36 hours).

Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and the assignment agreement. Actual compensation varies based on hours worked, assignment terms and travel reimbursement eligibility.

About Empower Professionals Inc.

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, Empower Professionals Inc. is a privately owned, certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with more than 20 years of experience connecting skilled professionals with leading organizations. We serve clients across healthcare, pharma, financial services, energy and education, and we have built our reputation on accountability, transparency and long-term relationships. Travel nurses choose Empower because we treat every clinician as a partner, not a placement. Our recruiters take the time to understand your specialty, preferred locations and career goals, then match you with assignments that fit. We offer [competitive weekly pay, housing stipends, health/dental/vision benefits, 401(k), license reimbursement], along with [24/7 clinical support] and a dedicated recruiter who stays with you from your first submission to your final shift. We have placed N number clinicians in [specialties, e.g. ICU, ER, Med-Surg, L&D] roles across [states or regions]. Apply today and let Empower help you take the next step in your nursing career.

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license
• BLS, PALS, NRP (preferred) certifications
• 2+ years of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience
• ACLS certification required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing (ADN or BSN) from an accredited program

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