Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU

Job Description

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

- Specialty: Neuro ICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 04/13/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel

RN - Neuro ICU (Barrow Neurological Institute)

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (Starts 03/30/2026)

Shift: Night Shift (NOC) | 12-Hour Shifts | 48 Hours Guaranteed Position

Status: Open (1 Position Available)

Job Summary

Step into the world’s largest neurological disease treatment and research institution. Barrow Neurological Institute (a Level 1 Trauma Center) is seeking an elite Neuro ICU RN. This is a high-intensity, 32-bed unit where you will manage complex post-surgical cases, including craniotomies, brain tumor ablations, and complicated spine repairs. This role requires exceptional neuro-assessment skills and technical mastery of intracranial pressure monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

- Advanced Neuro Management: Provide 1:2 care for critically ill patients; expertise in External Ventricular Drains (EVD) and ICP monitoring is mandatory.
- Complex Recovery: Manage patients post-craniotomy, brain biopsy, and scoliosis repair.
- Critical Interventions: Titrate vasoactive and sedative infusions, manage mechanical ventilation, and interpret frequent neuro-imaging/lab data.
- Sterile Proficiency: Maintain strict sterile fields for Foley insertions and central line dressing changes (Pass/Fail competency in SIMs Lab required).
- Floating: Required to float across all ICU floors and Telemetry units (ratios up to 4:1 on Tele). Travelers are the first to float.
- Patient Assessment: Perform hourly GCS and detailed neurological checks, identifying subtle changes in status that require immediate intervention.

Requirements & Qualifications

- Experience: Minimum 2 years of ICU experience in a large facility (450+ beds). Level 1 Trauma experience is required. * Note: 18 months experience considered ONLY if entirely in a Neuro ICU.
- Certifications: BLS & ACLS (AHA).
- Licensure: AZ or Compact RN License (Willing to wait for licensure).
- Testing: * Must pass DYS exam PRIOR to acceptance (2 attempts allowed).

- Must pass a Day 1 orientation exam (Pass/Fail).

- Must pass SIMs Lab clinical skills check.

- Physical/Appearance Standards: Must be clean-shaven for fit testing; natural hair colors only; no facial piercings.

Unit & Facility Details

- Facility: (Level 1 Trauma Center).
- Charting System: Cerner.
- Ratios: 1:2 in ICU.
- Scrub Color: Steel Grey (Neuro-specific).
- Support: 24/7 RT and Pharmacy; Charge Nurse does not take a patient load.

Financial & Logistics Notes

- Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week (high earning potential).
- Radius Rule: Permanent address must be >50 miles from the facility (Source: Driver’s License).
- Cancellation: Hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment.
- Travel Teams: Must provide their own separate vehicles.

Clinical Spotlight: The Barrow Neuro Expert

Practicing at Barrow means managing the most complex neurological cases in the country. Your proficiency with an EVD—balancing the drainage of cerebrospinal fluid while simultaneously monitoring intracranial pressure—is a life-saving skill. In this Level 1 environment, you are the clinical expert responsible for neuro-protection and rapid stabilization.

Phoenix in the spring is incredible, with perfect weather for exploring the Desert Botanical Garden or hiking Camelback Mountain.

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About First Connect Health

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

- Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

Benefits

- Medical benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus