Travel Medical / Surgical ICU RN - $2,170 per week

Excite Health Partners 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 / 16 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type : Travel

Job Title : RN - ICU

Facility : Yavapai Regional Medical Center - West

Shift : Night shift (includes two weekend shifts per pay period)

Start Date : Not Specified

Assignment Length : 13 months (scheduled end date : 17 / 03 / 2026)

Certifications and Licenses Required

RN License : Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.

Basic Life Support (BLS) : Valid BLS certification.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) : Valid ACLS certification.

Position Overview

Join our dynamic ICU team at Yavapai Regional Medical Center - West as a skilled RN responsible for providing expert critical care across multiple patient populations, including COVID-19, surgical, and cardiac cases. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with diverse clinical challenges, utilizing advanced skills and critical thinking.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to critically ill patients in the ICU, CVICU, and PCU units, with patient ratios ranging from 1 : 1 to 1 : 4 depending on acuity.

Monitor and interpret complex cardiac rhythms and ABGs, with the ability to troubleshoot ventilators, titrate critical drips, and manage advanced life support equipment such as ventilators, Swan-Ganz catheters, and invasive lines.

Administer, titrate, and manage a variety of titratable drips including vasopressors, paralytics, sedation (e.g., propofol), anti-arrhythmics, anticoagulants, and more.

Conduct procedures such as intubation using GlideScopes, and assist with complex interventions like EVD placement, chest tube insertion, and managing VAD devices.

Collaborate with an in-house team of intensivists and nurse practitioners, participate in rapid response and code blue activations, and support unit operations as needed.

Ensure compliance with hospital protocols, safety standards, and infection control policies.

Maintain accurate, detailed documentation of patient status, interventions, and outcomes.

What You Bring

Proven proficiency in ICU nursing, with experience in managing critically ill patients, including those with cardiac, neuro, and respiratory conditions.

Strong EKG interpretation skills and experience with cardiac rhythms, including troubleshooting and weaning vents.

Expertise in managing and titrating critical drips such as pressors, sedation, paralytics, and anticoagulants.

Ability to interpret ABGs accurately and respond appropriately to changing patient conditions.

Flexibility to float across units such as PCU and MST, providing adaptable, high-quality care in diverse settings.

Capable of working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Willingness to work night shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays, with a professional and adaptable attitude.

Preferred Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, with a focus on cardiac, neuro, or post-surgical critical care highly desirable.

Experience with advanced cardiac devices like Impella, TAVR, VADs, and CRRT is a plus.

Prior experience with open heart surgery and ability to interpret complex diagnostic tests is preferred.

Additional certifications such as IABP and PrismaFlex CRRT experience are highly advantageous.

Additional Details

Successful candidates will complete a prescreen and auto-offer process, contingent on passing a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts.

Candidates should have recent experience and skills in neuro, cardiac, and surgical critical care, including proficiency with intubation, ventilator management, and invasive procedures.

This position requires a proactive, team-oriented professional committed to delivering exceptional patient care, with a focus on safety and continuous learning.

This role offers competitive weekly pay and stipends, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work in a supportive environment with experienced in-house intensivists. If you are a dedicated ICU nurse ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!

Excite Health Partners Job ID #190780. 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 : RN - ICU

About Excite Health Partners

For more than a decade, Excite Health Partners has matched opportunities with success. Starting as a two-man company, Excite Health Partners has rapidly expanded becoming a leading provider in healthcare recruitment for health systems across the United States. From Allied Health services to Travel Nursing, we address the ever-growing staffing needs within the industry. We take the time to connect healthcare professionals to the right-fit position, turning jobs into careers. Success starts today, let's get to it.

Benefits