ICU RN

American Traveler 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: 11/09/2026 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 9, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 2 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level 1 Trauma Center offering night shifts, requiring 3 years of recent ICU experience with neuro or CV background. Details Acute care setting in a Level 1 Trauma Center ICU Position covers Surgical ICU (Trauma Neuro Surgery) and Medical ICU (Medical Cardiac Overflow) units Night shift schedule with 12-hour shifts Nurse to patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:1 Cerner EMR used for charting RNs required to titrate drips including Propofol, fentanyl, versed, precedex, morphine, dilaudid, ketamine, rocuronium, levophed, vasopressin, cardene, labetatol, dopamine, dobutamine, heparin, and insulin RNs required to interpret their own telemetry strips using GE monitors 24/7 in-house Hospitalist or Intensivist and RT coverage RT equipment includes Dreager, Hamilton, Puritan Bennett 840, V60 BiPap, and Airvo Self-scheduling available with manager balancing for unit needs Weekend requirement of 3 shifts per 4-week schedule (night shift weekends are Friday-Saturday, day shift weekends are Saturday-Sunday) May have up to 1 holiday off during the assignment No standing call or standby requirement, though low census may occur up to 3 times per contract Float requirement to telemetry unit with 1:3 or 1:4 ratio as needed, with expectation to float between all 3 ICUs (SICU, Medical Cardiac ICU, and overflow ICU) Requirements Active AZ or Compact RN license required BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required Minimum 3 years of recent ICU experience required with no exceptions Experience must include either neuro or CV specialty Charge nurses do not take patients UNA Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance of position, with a maximum of 2 attempts Pass/fail Sim Lab required on Day 1 of orientation Copy of driver's license required for consideration Additional Information Care for Level 1 trauma patients including falls, GSW, blunt trauma, MVAs, and trauma patients over age 15 Handle surgical cases including ex-lap, crani, and specialty neuro-surgery procedures Manage diagnoses including CVA, status post-TPA, COVID, sepsis, and ARDS in SICU Medical ICU handles sepsis, COVID, DKA, flu, and ARDS cases CVICU handles on and off pump CABG, valves, post caths, TAVR, IABP, Impella, ECMO, Tandem heart, and esophagectomies No nurse aides on unit; support staff used only for sitters and as Health Unit Secretary Skills validation provided for trauma, neuro, and specialty devices as needed Navy scrub color required Unit-specific orientation is 1-2 days First-time travelers welcome to apply with required 3 years of experience (including 2 years in ICU) Level 1 trauma or neuro experience preferred but not required Prior experience in a similarly sized ICU unit preferred Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year American Traveler Job ID P-749335. 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.