Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - $50 to $55 per hour in Phoenix, AZ

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neuro ICU
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $50 to $55 per hour
Shift Information: Rotating - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified Neuro ICU RN in Phoenix, Arizona, 85087!

Location:  Phoenix, AZ

Start Date:  05-04-2026

End Date:  08-03-2026

Contract Type:  Travel Contract

Shift Type:  Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; includes weekend rotation (approximately 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks); may be placed on standby for scheduled shifts; floats between ICU and Tele units; guaranteed 36 hours/week

Hours per Week: 36

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

Requirements

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based neuro-critical care to complex patients in a 32-bed Neuro ICU
• Perform thorough neuro assessments and monitor intracranial pressure (ICP) closely
• Manage ventilators and coordinate advanced respiratory support with RT 24/7
• Provide safe care for patients with EVDs and maintain strict sterile-field technique for central line dressing changes
• Document patient care accurately in Cerner and communicate changes promptly to the team
• Participate in SIMs Lab and competency validations (Foley insertion, central line dressing changes) and maintain required certifications
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including pharmacy and respiratory therapy to optimize patient outcomes
• Float to Tele units when needed and manage appropriate telemetry loads per unit expectations

Qualifications

• Active RN license (eligible to submit and willing to wait if needed)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• EVD (external ventricular drain) experience required
• Minimum: 2 years ICU experience in a large hospital (450+ beds); will consider <2 years if candidate has 18 months Neuro ICU experience
• 3-6 months prior travel experience preferred for travelers
• Must pass required pre-employment/clinical exams (DYS exam prior to accepting; two attempts allowed)
• Travel team members must have their own vehicle; additional site-specific requirements: natural hair color, no facial piercings, and men must be clean shaven for fit testing

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