Travel Charge Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $3,286 per week

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel ICU - Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse (RN) for a travel nursing job in Ganado, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse – Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• 5+ years of ICU experience with 3+ years of Charge/Lead RN experience.
• Proven experience with inpatient dialysis and management of acutely and critically ill patients.
• Responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Serve as Charge Nurse/Team Leader, providing leadership, guidance, training, and support to nursing and ancillary staff.
• Experience with staff scheduling, orientation, and precepting new employees.
• Maintain strong critical care competencies, including cardiac monitoring, ventilators, arterial lines, CVP monitoring, and other specialized equipment.
• Recognize and respond promptly to emergency and crisis situations, including Code Blue and Rapid Response events.
• Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with provider orders and established protocols, including medication/narcotic safety practices.
• Maintain Joint Commission readiness, including infection prevention, patient safety, medication safety, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain individualized patient care plans and ensure timely and accurate EHR documentation.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention, PPE use, patient safety, and quality of care.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to support positive patient outcomes.
• Delegate and supervise nursing and ancillary staff in accordance with applicable licensure and standards of practice.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to department policies, procedures, and quality initiatives.
• Provide patient and family education while maintaining privacy, confidentiality, dignity, and compassionate care.
• Maintain competency through continuing education, staff meetings, workshops, and participation in nursing committees.
• Adapt to changing clinical needs, including floating to other care areas when required.
• Minimum Education: Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN strongly preferred.
• Certifications: CCRN required; TNCC recommended.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS from the American Heart Association required; NRP required within 6 months of hire.
• Valid unrestricted Arizona RN license or compact-state RN license required.
• Must successfully complete background investigation and Employee Health requirements.

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