Job Details

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: 05/11/2026
• 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: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an ICU position in Arizona, requiring a minimum of 2 years of critical care experience, strong EKG reading skills, and the ability to manage a complex cardiac and surgical patient population on night shifts.

Details

• Acute care hospital ICU setting, part of a Critical Care service line that includes a 12-bed CVICU, 8-bed MS ICU, and a 16-bed PCU (up to 20 with double occupancy)
• Patient population includes COVID requiring manual proning, low-level neuro, EVD, DKA, sepsis, ARF, CRRT, rhabdomyolysis, post-MI, detox, chest tubes, art lines, SWAN, Impella, TAVR, cardiac surgical, VAD devices, STEMI, PCI, CEA, and IABP
• Travelers with open heart surgery experience may be assigned fresh post-op open heart patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1–2 in the ICU based on acuity and staffing; PCU ratio is 1:3–4
• Charting system: Cerner
• Respiratory therapy equipment in use includes ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, Vapotherm, and Glidescopes during intubation
• Tele monitoring uses Nihon Kohden monitors; RNs are responsible for reading their own telemetry strips
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required; weekend nights are defined as Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights
• First to float; may float to PCU, MST, or East Campus ICU/PCU per staff rotation
• No scheduled on-call requirement; low-census call may occur approximately once every 6 weeks
• Schedules are made 4 weeks in advance with some self-scheduling, subject to manager review; block scheduling is typically not allowed

Requirements

• Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ICU/critical care RN experience required
• Strong EKG/dysrhythmia interpretation skills required
• Experience with ventilator weaning and troubleshooting required
• Ability to titrate critical care drips including pressors (levophed), paralytics, sedation (propofol), anti-arrhythmics, dopamine, heparin, and argatroban
• IABP and Prismaflex CRRT experience preferred
• Experience with EVD, chest tubes, art lines, and SWAN catheters preferred
• Ability to interpret ABGs required
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam with a score of at least 80% within two attempts prior to starting the assignment
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Valid driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; a driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year are not eligible; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• On the first day of orientation, RNs will be given a pass/fail competency test on sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• Orientation consists of 8 hours of general hospital orientation plus one 12-hour precepted shift on the unit, followed by a second 12-hour shift with a buddy; additional orientation may be provided for specialized skills such as open heart surgery or CRRT
• Holiday coverage is required; travelers are expected to work one winter holiday and the eve of another holiday
• Intensivists are available in-house 24/7, supplemented by NPs; respiratory therapy covers all areas but is not dedicated to the ICU around the clock
• No nurse aides on the unit; RNs are responsible for their own telemetry monitoring
• Professional scrubs of any color are acceptable; camouflage scrubs are not permitted
• RTO requests of less than 7 days are acceptable; holiday requests may affect eligibility for auto-offer consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-691623. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.