Travel ICU RN - $2,090 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing 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: 01/04/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU

Location

Chandler, AZ | Acute Care / Intensive Care Unit

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity ICU setting at nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:1, caring for complex diagnoses including trauma, neuro-surgical cases, sepsis, ARDS, CVA, DKA, cardiac surgery recovery (CABG, TAVR, valves), and vascular surgery patients
• Titrate a broad range of vasoactive and sedation drips including propofol, fentanyl, precedex, levophed, vasopressin, dopamine, dobutamine, heparin, insulin, and others
• Independently interpret cardiac monitor strips using GE monitoring equipment — no monitor technicians are present on the unit
• Operate and manage respiratory therapy equipment including Draeger, Hamilton, Puritan Bennett 840, V60 BiPAP, and Airvo ventilators in collaboration with 24/7 on-site RT and intensivist support
• 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
• Participate in self-scheduling within unit guidelines; expected to work 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (night shift weekends are Friday–Saturday)

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in Arizona (or compact eligibility)
• Minimum 3 years of recent ICU experience required — no exceptions ; experience must include either neuro or cardiovascular ICU
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• UNA Dysrhythmia Exam must be completed 24–48 hours prior to position acceptance; maximum of 2 attempts permitted
• Pass/fail Simulation Lab assessment on Day 1 of orientation
• Must reside 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 Level 1 Trauma Center or dedicated neuro ICU experience
• Experience in a similarly sized high-acuity ICU environment
• Familiarity with advanced cardiac support devices such as IABP, Impella, ECMO, or Tandem Heart
• CRRT experience is a plus, though not required

Why Join Us

• Work in a robust, well-supported ICU environment with 24/7 intensivist and respiratory therapy coverage, access to advanced technology, and a collaborative multi-unit structure
• Self-scheduling flexibility available, with a dedicated charge nurse model where charge nurses do not carry a patient assignment

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #786268. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - ICU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the "why" behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric's mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others