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Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

$1,497-2,016/week

Posted 17 hours ago Verified

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A large hospital in Arizona is looking for experienced Neuro ICU/Intensive Care Unit RN's for a travel assignment. The right candidate will have two years of Neuro ICU experience in a large level one Trauma facility. To learn more about this opportunity contact Medical Solutions.

Job requirements

Must have two years of Neuro ICU experience in a large level one Trauma facility
Must hold an active ACLS & BLS
Must have an active AZ license or compact
**MUST HAVE LEVEL 1 TRAUMA EXP***
**MUST HAVE EVD EXPERIENCE**
Must pass dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance
No first time travelers
Must have strong neuro assessment skills and ICP monitoring experience

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Unit specific information

Charge Nurse does not take patients
Floating: Required to float between all ICU floors, and all Tele Units
Floor specific orientation: 2 shifts on the floor
Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Any patient that would qualify for critical care with a neuro diagnosis
Hospital does cranis, brain tumor removal and ablations, brain biopsies, complicated spine surgeries and scoliosis repair

Additional Details

Medical Solutions Pre-Screens
If clinical recommends, AUTO OFFER
SIMs lab is pass/fail
Travelers that understand sterile field typically pass SIMs Lab skills
In addition to SIMs Lab, they will also go through lifts, restraints, & wound care

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