Apply Now! Travel Neuro ICU Registered Nurse - $2,185 per week
Company: American Traveler
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: November 4, 2025
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Job Description:
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive
Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona. Job
Description & Requirements - Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit -
Discipline: RN - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours
per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel Job
Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a
Neuro ICU position in a Level 1 Trauma setting requiring EVD and
strong neuro assessment skills. Responsibilities - Work in a 32-bed
Neuro ICU within an acute care hospital - Level 1 Trauma
environment with a focus on critically ill neuro patients - Common
patient cases include craniotomies, brain tumor removal and
ablations, brain biopsies, spine surgeries, and scoliosis repair -
Night shift position with 12-hour shifts (7pm-7am) - Must work 4
weekend shifts every 4 weeks and 2 of 4 major holidays -
Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 in ICU; may float to Tele floors with
4:1 ratio - Required to float between all ICU and Telemetry units
as first to float - Charting conducted in Cerner EMR - Use of
Phillips monitors for telemetry; ventilator experience required -
Charge nurse support available without patient assignments - 24/7
respiratory therapy and pharmacy support onsite - SIMs Lab skills
assessment required for Foley catheter insertion and (except in
Neuro ICU) central line dressing changes - Responsibilities include
comprehensive neuro assessment, critical care management, and
maintaining competency in sterile technique for catheter and
dressing changes - Must maintain natural hair color and have no
facial piercings; steel grey scrubs required for Neuro floors - Men
must be clean shaven for fit testing - Testing and competency
assessments are pass/fail with two attempts allowed; failure
results in ineligibility for 6 months - Can be placed on standby
for scheduled shifts as needed - All travelers are expected to be
flexible with floating and assisting where needed - Returning
candidates cannot have been employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated
facility in the past year Requirements - Active AZ or compact RN
license required at time of consideration - Minimum of 2 years
recent ICU RN experience in a large (450 beds) hospital - Prior
Level 1 Trauma experience required - Previous travel nursing
experience (minimum 3-6 months); first-time travelers not
considered - Current BLS and ACLS certifications required -
Experience with EVD, ICP monitoring, and strong neuro assessment
skills required - Must pass pre-employment DYS (dysrhythmia) exam
and a sterile technique skills assessment on day one - Ability to
float between ICU and Tele units as assigned - Must provide two
references: one supervisor from the last 12 months and one peer or
supervisor from the last 3 years - Must reside at least 50 miles
from facility as determined by driver’s license 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-610636. 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 - Neuro 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.
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