Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Show Low, AZ

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU

Location

Show Low, AZ

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM) | 12-Hour Shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 12-bed ICU setting with a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• Manage and monitor patients with conditions including pneumonia, ARDS, DKA, sepsis, CVA post-tPA, renal failure, ETOH/OD, and post-cardiac catheterization
• Administer and titrate common ICU drips including Amiodarone, Levophed, Propofol, Fentanyl, Precedex, Heparin (weight-based), Insulin, and others
• Operate and monitor ICU equipment including ventilators, arterial lines, and IABP; apply hypothermia protocol as needed
• Collaborate with Respiratory Therapists (on unit 24/7), Patient Care Technicians, and Health Unit Secretaries as part of the care team
• Float to Emergency Department or Medical-Surgical unit as needed based on experience

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficiency with basic ICU equipment including ventilators and arterial lines
• Experience with common ICU cases such as STEMIs, coronary interventions, left heart catheterizations, EVAR, and sepsis management

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Familiarity with IABP management and hypothermia protocols
• Experience with cardiac monitoring equipment and hemodynamic systems
• Prior experience floating to Emergency Department or Medical-Surgical settings

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported ICU environment with 24/7 Respiratory Therapy coverage, on-unit support staff, and an in-house Administrative Shift Coordinator at all times
• Flexible scheduling with modified self-scheduling options, including the ability to block schedule shifts to accommodate personal preferences