Travel ICU Intensive Care Unit RN - $2,143 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Prescott, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a critical care position requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience and ACLS/BLS certification with an active AZ or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a Critical Care service line encompassing CVICU (12 beds), COVID unit (8 beds), MS ICU (8 beds), and PCU (16-20 beds)
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1-2 in ICU based on acuity and staffing, and 1:3-4 in PCU
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a, with every other weekend required
• Weekend requirement of 4 weekend shifts per pay period including a mix of Friday/Saturday nights or Saturday/Sunday days
• Required to float to PCU, MST, and EC ICU/PCU as needed per staff rotation and is first to float
• Cerner EMR used for charting
• Low census call may occur approximately once every 6 weeks with no scheduled on-call shifts
• Charge nurses take assignments only as a last resort and respond to rapid response and code blue calls
• House supervisor coverage 24/7 with some exceptions
• Intensivists in house 24/7 with NP supplementation
• Respiratory therapy covers all areas but is not dedicated to ICU 24/7
• No tele/monitor techs on unit; RNs are required to read their own telemetry strips using Nihon Kohden monitors
• Schedules are created 4 weeks in advance with some self-scheduling, finalized by manager review
• Equipment used includes vents, Glidescopes, BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, and Vapotherm

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Must be able to titrate critical care drips including pressors, paralytics, sedation, anti-arrhythmics, and anticoagulants
• Strong EKG interpretation and ABG reading skills required
• Experience weaning and troubleshooting ventilators required
• IABP and Prismaflex CRRT experience preferred
• Experience with EVD, chest tubes, arterial lines, and Swan-Ganz catheters preferred
• Experience with fresh open heart patients required if assigned to those cases
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts prior to contract signing
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Care for a wide range of critical care diagnoses including COVID (manual proning), low-level neuro, DKA, sepsis, ARF, CRRT, rhabdomyolysis, detox, post-MI, and post-surgical cardiac patients
• Support surgical patients including Impella, TAVR, VAD, STEMI, PCI, CEA, and IABP cases
• Unit/department orientation includes 8 hours of general hospital orientation plus a 12-hour shift with a preceptor and a second 12-hour shift with a buddy for support
• Professional scrubs of any color permitted (no camo); unit transitioning to navy scrubs in October
• Holiday coverage required for one winter holiday and the eve of another, with not all holidays required
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility and may not have worked full time, part time, or PRN for any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year
• Auto-offer eligibility applies when RTO requested is less than 7 days and does not include holiday requests

American Traveler Job ID #P- . 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: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.