Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

Step into the heart of critical care as a Registered Nurse in the ICU, Fort Defiance, Arizona, with an opportunity that begins on December 1, 2025. This role places you at the center of life-saving care in a high-stakes environment where every decision, every action, and every moment counts. You’ll join a dedicated team that treats patients with compassion, precision, and urgency, turning challenging cases into stories of resilience and recovery. Beyond the unit walls, Arizona’s vast and varied landscapes invite you to recharge your spirit—red rock vistas, expansive desert skies, and the glow of sunset over canyons that remind you why care is worth every effort. Fort Defiance offers a unique blend of close-knit community warmth and access to iconic natural beauty, inviting you to explore weekends in nearby wonders while continuing your vital work.

Location benefits go beyond the ICU walls. Fort Defiance sits in the enhanced milieu of northeastern Arizona, where cultural richness and natural splendor mingle to create a setting that nurtures both professional focus and personal renewal. You’ll have the chance to experience a saving work-life balance within a community that values care and connection. The region provides a gateway to unforgettable weekend adventures—from scenic drives to national and tribal parks—while your clinical path expands with the possibility of rotating to additional locations across the U.S. This program supports a wide network of facilities, enabling you to diversify your ICU experience, encounter diverse case mixes, and build a robust credential portfolio. You’ll heat the adrenaline of acute trauma and critical care while enjoying the quiet strength of a supportive, purpose-driven workplace.

Role specifics and benefits define a clear path to mastery in critical care. As an ICU RN, you will:
- Deliver comprehensive critical care to adult patients requiring advanced monitoring, ventilator support, hemodynamic stability, and complex therapies, including vasoactive drips, analgesia, sedation, and delirium management, in alignment with physician orders and evidence-based protocols.
- Manage parallel responsibilities in infection control, patient safety, charting, medication administration, ARDS and sepsis protocols, pain management, and rapid response coordination with the multidisciplinary team (critical care physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, social workers, and case managers).
- Assume leadership responsibilities by mentoring newer staff, participating in unit-based quality improvement, and contributing to care plan optimization through thorough assessments and radiology, lab, and therapy coordination.
- Embrace ongoing professional growth with company support for specialty certification and advanced training, including opportunities to pursue CCRN or related credentials, with structured pathways for advancement and leadership roles within ICU teams.
- Benefit from robust wraparound support designed for travel. You’ll enjoy 24/7 assistance from a dedicated team while you’re on assignment, ensuring smooth credentialing, housing logistics, and day-to-day needs so you can focus on patient care.
- Secure a competitive compensation package that aligns with performance and market dynamics, including a weekly pay range of $2,258 to $2,347, and guaranteed hours of 36 per week, with an initial contract duration measured in weeks and the potential for extension based on performance, department needs, and personal preference.
- Access housing assistance and a sign-on or completion bonus designed to ease transition, along with optional relocation support and contract extension opportunities that recognize your reliability and impact on patient outcomes.

The company values empowering its nurses by fostering a supportive work environment and clear pathways for career advancement. You’ll join a culture that prioritizes professional dignity, continuous learning, and a collaborative approach to patient care. Our commitment is to ensure that your expertise is honored and that you have the tools, mentorship, and resources to grow—from hands-on ICU practice to leadership possibilities—while maintaining balance, well-being, and professional pride. You’ll find a community that celebrates resilience, integrity, and the daily impact of skilled nursing care, all within a framework that respects your contributions and invests in your future.

Ready to make a lasting impact as an ICU RN in Fort Defiance? If you’re driven to advance your specialty while exploring the stunning landscapes of Arizona and the broader opportunities across the United States, this is your invitation to apply. Begin a dynamic journey that honors your commitment to excellence, provides competitive compensation and comprehensive support, and opens doors to ongoing professional development. Start date 12/01/2025 marks not just a placement, but a step toward a thriving career where your expertise saves lives, strengthens communities, and grows with you every week. Apply now to join a company that values your dedication and champions your growth.

TLC Nursing is a nationwide healthcare staffing agency that provides high-quality, dependable healthcare professionals to hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and home health organizations across the United States. Built on the values of trust, reliability, integrity, and exceptional patient care, TLC Nursing has become a preferred partner for facilities looking for consistent and compassionate clinical support.

We place Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Allied Health professionals, Travel Healthcare Workers, and more. Through a people-first approach and deep industry expertise, we match the right clinicians to the right opportunities while supporting them throughout their entire assignment.

Shift Shield – Industry-Exclusive Protection

TLC Nursing is the only company in the healthcare staffing industry to offer Shift Shield — a program designed to protect clinicians from preventable assignment disruptions and ensure they are compensated fairly when facilities cancel shifts unexpectedly.

Shift Shield provides:

• Guaranteed compensation for last-minute or preventable facility-driven cancellations
• Protection against income loss, giving clinicians peace of mind
• A consistent and fair work experience, unmatched by competitors
• Increased transparency between TLC Nursing, clinicians, and facilities

This unique program demonstrates TLC Nursing’s commitment to putting healthcare workers first and creating a more stable, predictable staffing experience.

Why Healthcare Professionals and Facilities Choose TLC Nursing

✓ Proven Industry Expertise

More than two decades of staffing experience with a strong understanding of travel contracts, compliance, credentialing, and rapid deployment.

✓ Highest Standards of Quality & Compliance

We follow rigorous screening processes to ensure each clinician meets all state, federal, and facility-specific requirements.

✓ Premium Support for Clinicians

Dedicated recruiters, 24/7 availability, and a supportive approach that focuses on communication, transparency, and long-term relationships.

✓ Nationwide Coverage

Staffing solutions in all 50 states, including travel contracts, per-diem, local contracts, permanent placements, and crisis response.

Mission Statement

To enhance the delivery of patient care by connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with the facilities that need them most — while providing unmatched support, protection, and reliability through programs like Shift Shield.

Next Steps

Thank you for choosing TLC Nursing for your next travel assignment. Let's expedite your submission to the job of your liking by completing your professional profile on our iTraveler app. We invite you to download our iTraveler app from the App Store or Google Play to simplify your travel nursing journey. The iTraveler app streamlines your experience, providing access to job listings, schedules, and important updates at your fingertips. Stay connected with TLC Nursing and take control of your healthcare career with the iTraveler app. We highly recommend our applicants install the iTraveler app along with completing their professional profile and uploading the following documents:

• Resume
• Active BLS
• COVID Vaccination Card
• Two Professional References
• Skills checklist
• Your Professional License

Did you know you can earn up to $1000 per referral? You DO NOT need to be an employee of TLC Nursing to earn this $$$. You can track each of your referrals and get paid out with Visa Gift Cards once your referral meets our requirements. Click Here to Get Started earning unlimited Referral BONUS!!! You DO NOT need to be a current or former employee of TLC Nursing to earn referral bonuses; EVERYONE Qualifies for this BONUS!!!

So, WHY choose to travel with TLC Nursing?

TLC Nursing is your destination for boutique healthcare jobs, whether it is Travel, Local, Per Diem, or Permanent Placement. TLC Nursing is your trusted career partner. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development. At TLC Nursing, we're not just a staffing agency but a healthcare family dedicated to positively impacting our community. Join a dynamic team and become part of a caring community that values your skills, dedication, and contributions.

Why Join TLC Nursing?
TLC Nursing has the best and the highest-paying travel RN, travel LPN, and travel Allied jobs. Discover rewarding careers in travel nursing with TLC Nursing, a nurse-owned and operated travel nursing agency. Our wide range of job listings includes travel nursing jobs, travel allied jobs, travel RN jobs, and travel LPN jobs.

Competitive Compensation: Earn the best weekly rates on your assignment. We will beat any offer for the same open position.
Diverse Work Settings: You will experience diverse environments such as acute care, long-term care, schools, clinics, summer camps, and prisons.
Guaranteed Hours: Secure a consistent 36 or 40-hour workweek with opportunities for overtime.

Benefits:
Your Wellbeing Matters: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
25K Life Insurance on day one!
401 (k) with a matching contribution.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Immediate availability of Aflac for your purchase.
Stay Comfortable: Opt for our fully furnished housing, including utilities, or choose a housing stipend.
Unlimited referral bonus!
Access to unlimited continuing education units online.

We are proudly a Nurse-owned and operated travel nurse and travel healthcare staffing agency!

Vermont Business Magazine voted us The Best Staffing Agency in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2017!

TLC Nursing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.