Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Sierra Vista, AZ

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Sierra Vista
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Agency: Ambition 24Hours Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Nights - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 7 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Ambition 24Hours to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Sierra Vista, Arizona, 85635! Job Title: Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (ICU RN) Junior Level Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Department: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Job Type: Full-time Level: Junior (1 2 years experience) Position overview The Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse Junior Level provides direct, high-acuity nursing care to critically ill adult patients in a hospital ICU setting. This role is ideal for early-career critical care nurses with 1 2 years of experience who want to strengthen assessment, ventilator, and hemodynamic skills in a collaborative ICU team environment. Key responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to critically ill patients, including continuous monitoring, timely interventions, and frequent reassessment. Perform comprehensive and focused assessments, monitor vital signs and hemodynamic parameters, and recognize early signs of deterioration. Administer medications, titrate IV drips as ordered, and manage IV therapy safely and accurately. Assist with or manage ventilator care in collaboration with respiratory therapy, including monitoring settings, alarms, and patient response. Support ICU procedures by preparing equipment, assisting physicians or intensivists, and monitoring patients during bedside interventions. Maintain detailed, timely documentation in the EMR, including assessments, interventions, responses, and care plans. Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other team members to develop and implement individualized plans of care. Participate in emergency responses (e.g., codes, rapid responses), following ACLS protocols and unit guidelines. Required qualifications Associate s Degree in Nursing (ADN) required. Current Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license, or compact license with Arizona eligibility. 1 2 years of RN experience; prior ICU or high-acuity acute care experience strongly preferred. Current BLS and ACLS certifications; PALS preferred per patient population and facility policy. Foundational critical care skills including patient assessment, IV therapy, and use of common ICU equipment and monitors. Effective communication, teamwork, and organizational skills with a commitment to learning and professional growth in critical care. Core competencies Critical care nursing assessment and monitoring for unstable and complex patients. Basic ventilator and hemodynamic monitoring in collaboration with the ICU team. Safe medication administration, IV therapy, and early titration of ordered drips within competency and protocol. Strong communication, collaboration, and patient/family advocacy in high-stress situations. Time management, prioritization, and adaptability in a fast-paced ICU environment 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Exposure to a variety of cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in high-pressure situations. Travel nurses may benefit from tax advantages such as housing stipends and per diems, helping them maximize their income and financial stability. Travel nurses often form close bonds with colleagues who share similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong support system during assignments and beyond. 29340816EXPTEMP

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