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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position at a Level 1 Trauma facility, requiring EVD experience and strong neuro assessment skills.
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32-bed Neuro ICU within a world-renowned neurological disease treatment and research institution affiliated with a Level 1 Trauma center
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Acute care ICU setting serving critically ill patients with neurological diagnoses, including post-craniotomy, brain tumor removal and ablation, brain biopsies, complicated spine surgeries, and scoliosis repair
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 in the Neuro ICU
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Ventilator management is required in this unit
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Philips monitors used for telemetry monitoring
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Charting performed in Cerner EMR
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12-hour day shifts, 7am–7pm
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4 weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule
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Holiday coverage follows core staff rotation
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Travelers are first to float; floating is required to other ICU floors and Tele units, with a 1:4 patient ratio on Tele
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RT and Pharmacy support available 24/7
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Charge nurse is present on the unit and does not take a patient assignment
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Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
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Minimum 2 years of ICU experience in a large hospital (450+ beds) required; candidates with at least 18 months of Neuro ICU experience may be considered
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Level 1 Trauma experience required
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EVD (external ventricular drain) experience required
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Strong neuro assessment skills and ICP monitoring experience required
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Prior travel experience of 3–6 months preferred
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BSN not required
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A valid driver's license is required for consideration
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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
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Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; driver's license is used to verify permanent address
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Provide critical care nursing to patients with complex neurological diagnoses in a high-acuity ICU environment
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Candidates must pass a Relias Dysrhythmia (DYS) exam prior to offer confirmation; two attempts are allowed — candidates who do not pass are ineligible for CommonSpirit Arizona positions for 6 months
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A pass/fail skills assessment on sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes is conducted on Day 1 of orientation; failure on both attempts results in ineligibility for CommonSpirit Arizona positions for 6 months
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All RNs assigned to this campus must complete a SIMs Lab covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes; SIMs Lab is pass/fail and requires demonstrated competency in maintaining sterile field
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Floor-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts on the unit
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Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year; candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
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Steel grey scrubs are required for Neuro floors
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Natural hair color and no facial piercings are required; male candidates must be clean-shaven for fit testing
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Travelers are expected to have their own personal vehicle
