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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Chandler, 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 Chandler, Arizona, 85224!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU (Surgical ICU / Medical Cardiac ICU)

Location

Chandler, AZ | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity ICU setting with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:1, covering Surgical ICU (Trauma/Neuro/Surgery) and Medical Cardiac ICU populations
• Titrate a broad range of vasoactive, sedation, and analgesic drips including propofol, levophed, vasopressin, heparin, insulin, and others per physician orders
• Independently interpret cardiac monitor strips using GE monitoring equipment — no monitor technicians are assigned to the unit
• Operate and monitor respiratory therapy equipment including Draeger, Hamilton, Puritan Bennett 840, V60 BiPAP, and Airvo ventilators in collaboration with 24/7 on-site RT staff
• Complete the UNA Dysrhythmia Exam (maximum 2 attempts) within 24–48 hours prior to acceptance, and pass a Sim Lab skills validation on Day 1 of orientation
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 3 years of recent ICU experience — no exceptions; at least 2 of those years must be in an ICU setting
• Experience must include either neuro or cardiovascular (CV) ICU patient populations
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Demonstrated ability to titrate vasoactive and sedation drips independently
• Ability to independently interpret cardiac rhythm strips
• Must live 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 experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center or dedicated neuro ICU environment
• Experience in a similarly sized high-acuity ICU (32+ beds)
• Familiarity with advanced cardiac support devices such as IABP, Impella, ECMO, or Tandem Heart
• Experience with CRRT, CVICU patient populations, or post-cardiac surgery recovery (CABG, TAVR, valve procedures)

Why Join Us

• Work alongside 24/7 in-house intensivist and respiratory therapy coverage in a well-supported, high-acuity environment with access to advanced technology and specialized patient populations
• Self-scheduling available with manager balancing as needed, offering flexibility within a structured contract framework

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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