ICU – RN

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Job ID: 891898

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,200.94

Job Title

RN (Registered Nurse) – ICU Float Pool

Location

Phoenix, AZ | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 7PM–7:30AM | Expected 3 shifts/week | 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period required | Holidays required based on unit needs | No call; standby response time of 30 minutes if placed on low-census standby

Key Responsibilities

• Float independently among all ICU areas (medical/surgical/trauma ICU, cardiothoracic ICU specializing in lung transplants and ECMO, and neuro ICU) as well as MedSurg/Tele units, including sister campuses; nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:2 in ICU areas and 1:4 on Tele units
• Manage all critical drips and operate all types of respiratory support equipment including ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Read and interpret telemetry strips using GE monitoring equipment
• Complete all patient reports at the bedside and perform a quality two-person skin assessment within the first 4 hours of each shift
• Participate in a pass/fail SIMs Lab on Day 1 covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes with strict adherence to sterile field technique; also complete educational modules on lifts, restraints, and wound care
• Pass an Advanced Dysrhythmia Exam (minimum score 80%) within 2 attempts prior to contract start

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Demonstrated competency in sterile field technique, Foley catheter insertion, and central line dressing changes
• Ability and willingness to float to all assigned ICU and MedSurg/Tele units without refusal; float flexibility is a firm expectation of this role
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Teaching hospital experience preferred given the complexity and high acuity of the patient population
• NIHSS certification preferred but not required
• Experience with ECMO and lung transplant patient care
• Comfort using GroupMe or similar mobile communication platforms for receiving unit assignments

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, Level I Trauma and teaching hospital environment with exposure to a broad range of complex ICU specialties including cardiothoracic, neuro, and trauma care
• Schedules are provided 4 weeks in advance, offering reasonable planning visibility for travel nurses

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