Travel Medical / Surgical Intensive Care RN - $2,164 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 : 12 / 02 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours, nights Employment Type : Travel Job Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a night shift ICU position requiring AZ or compact licensure, ACLS, and strong critical care skills. Responsibilities Work in a hospital acute care setting within the ICU Intensive Care service line includes CVICU (12 beds), COVID ICU (8 beds), Medical / Surgical ICU (8 beds), and PCU (16-20 beds) Nurse to patient ratios are 1 : 1-2 in ICU based on acuity and staffing; PCU ratios are 1 : 3-4 Typical patient population includes cardiac surgery, COVID-19 with manual proning, low-level neuro, sepsis, DKA, post-MI, CRRT, ARF, VAD, Impella, and fresh open heart Use of advanced equipment such as art lines, SWAN, EVD, chest tubes, Nihon Khoden tele monitors, ventilators, BIPAP, CPAP, HFNC, and Vapotherm Night shifts with 12-hour shifts, schedule made four weeks in advance, and required two weekend shifts per pay period Floating required to PCU and MST, and to other critical care units as needed Cerner EMR is used on this unit and EMR documentation is required No nurse aides or tele / monitor techs on unit; RNs read their own tele strips RNs will titrate all critical care drips and care for fresh open heart patients if skills permit Intensivists are in-house 24 / 7 for support; NPs supplement coverage Charge nurses do not typically take assignments, but may assist if needed; two charge nurses typically present between ICU and PCU Mandatory orientation includes 8 hours of general orientation and one 12-hour precepted shift, plus a buddy shift On-call status may occur due to low census, but is not routinely scheduled Any color professional scrubs permitted, with transition to navy scrubs in October; camo scrubs not allowed Holiday coverage is required, typically one major holiday and one holiday eve per winter season First time travelers will be considered for this position Requirements Active AZ or compact RN license at time of consideration; pending licenses are not accepted Current ACLS and BLS certifications are required Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required Strong EKG reading skills and experience with titrating critical care drips including pressors, paralytics, sedation, antiarrhythmics, heparin, and argatroban Experience with mechanical ventilation, ABG interpretation, and troubleshooting / weaning ventilators Ability to care for a broad ICU population and float within critical care units Prefer experience with IABP and Prismaflex CRRT Must pass a dysrhythmia exam with 80% within two attempts prior to contract start; failure results in ineligibility for 6 months Travelers must not have been employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI or Dignity facility in the past year Candidate must live at least 50 miles from the facility 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 American Traveler Job ID P-628298. 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.