Travel RN - Surgical ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance -

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks an experienced ICURN for a Float Pool position at a Level I trauma teaching hospital in Phoenix, AZ. Requires 2+ years ICU experience and AZ or Compact RN license; BLS/ACLS required.

This role involves 12-hour night shifts (7PM-7:30AM), weekends, and holiday coverage with no on-call. You will float across ICU towers, work with Cerner EMR, and manage critical drips and ventilators. Travel reimbursement and housing support provided.

Qualifications

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required; NIHSS preferred but not required.
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required.
• Level I trauma center experience required.

Responsibilities

• Float among ICU areas within a Level I trauma teaching hospital.
• Maintain 12-hour night shifts 7PM–7:30AM with 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks.
• Use Cerner EMR and read telemetry strips; monitor critical drips and vents.
• Must pass Advanced Dysrhythmia exam and sterile technique tests.
• Receive shift assignments via GroupMe or call; clock in per unit.

Skills

ICU nursing

Independent float capability

Telemetry monitoring reading

Communication under pressure

Education

RN license (AZ or Compact)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

Cerner EMR

GE Telemetry Equipment

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Float Pool position at a Level I trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and AZ or compact RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required; pending licenses not accepted
• BLS and ACLS certification required; NIHSS preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Level I trauma center experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred due to patient acuity and complexity
• Must be able to function independently when floated to unfamiliar units without refusing assignments
• Must pass an Advanced Dysrhythmia exam (80% passing score) within 2 attempts prior to contract confirmation
• Must pass a Day 1 SIMs Lab skills assessment covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes, demonstrating sterile field technique
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• ICU Float Pool position within a Level I trauma center and teaching hospital
• Floats among ICU areas including Tower 2 (medical/surgical/trauma, 1:2 ratio), Tower 4 (cardiothoracic ICU specializing in lung transplants and ECMO, 1:2 ratio), and 4 Neuro (neuro-specific ICU, 1:2 ratio)
• May also float to MedSurg/Tele units (1:4 ratio) and sister campuses including Westgate in Glendale and AZ General in Laveen
• 12-hour night shifts, 7PM-7:30AM
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule (Saturdays and Sundays)
• Holiday coverage required based on unit needs
• No call requirement, though standby status during low census requires a 30-minute response time
• Schedule released 4 weeks in advance, subject to change with 2 weeks' notice based on hospital needs
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Manages all types of critical drips and all forms of respiratory support equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP, hi-flow)
• Uses GE telemetry monitoring equipment; must be able to read telemetry strips
• 2 shifts of orientation, with a third added only if needed
• Performs quality 2-person skin assessments within the first 4 hours of each shift
• All patient reports are completed at the bedside
• Additional pass/fail education provided in lifts, restraints, and wound care during orientation
• Must be on the unit in time for shift huddle at 7AM/7PM
• Receives shift assignments via a texting service (GroupMe) 30-60 minutes in advance, or by phone call if texting is not an option
• Must clock in under the correct department code for each unit floated to
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver\'s license
• Candidates who were directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any affiliated facility within the past year are not eligible; PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable
• If the Advanced Dysrhythmia or sterile technique test is failed twice, candidates become ineligible for placement within the region for 6 months
• Manager interview required as part of the hiring process

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-765039

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