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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week ICU/PCU travel assignment in Arizona, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and active AZ or Compact RN licensure.
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Acute care hospital setting in an Acuity Adaptable Multi-Care Unit (MCU) managing ICU, PCU, and med-surg levels of care within a single 10-bed unit
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Patient population includes medical ICU cases such as sepsis, suicide attempts, drug/alcohol withdrawal, COPD, respiratory arrest, pneumonia, COVID, DKA, post-op complications, and PCU patients requiring non-titratable infusions for hemodynamic management
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Patient ratios vary by acuity: ICU 1:2, PCU 1:4, med-surg 1:5-6; if no nursing aide, RN provides primary care at 1:3
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RNs are required to titrate drips including sedation, vasopressors, and insulin
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Respiratory therapy support available for vents, BiPAP, and CPAP; RNs manage bedside cardiac monitoring for ICU patients and must perform 12-lead EKGs
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Remote Monitor Techs support PCU and med-surg telemetry; Cerner EMR used
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12-hour day shifts (0700–1930), every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday for days)
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Float requirements include the EC med-surg and pediatric units (adult assignments only) and the West Campus ICU/PCU in Prescott; two-hour notice given before floating
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Standby rotation applies during low census periods
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Holiday rotation required
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Active AZ or Compact (NLC) RN license — 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 required; candidates with 1 year ICU and 1 year PCU/med-surg from larger facilities with strong skills may be considered
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Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) with a score of at least 80% within two attempts prior to offer confirmation
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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, each including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
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Copy of driver's license required for consideration
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Candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel pay rate
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Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past 12 months (those employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered)
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Profile review and manager interview are part of the selection process
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On the first day of orientation, RNs are given a pass/fail skills test on sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
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Failing either the Relias Dysrhythmia exam or the sterile technique test on the second attempt results in a 6-month DNU status at CommonSpirit facilities in Arizona and Sacramento, CA
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Orientation consists of hospital orientation followed by unit-specific orientation (12 orientation hours)
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Charge RN oversees 50 inpatient beds including med-surg, peds, and the MCU
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Any scrub color may be worn except camouflage
