Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,298 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) position in Mesa, Arizona. The assignment begins February 1, 2027, lasts 13 weeks, and involves 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic bedside care.
• Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
• Order and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Take samples for lab work, order corresponding lab work and interpret reports.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment, and interpret and record electronic displays.
• Ensure proper placement and functioning of catheters, leads and tubing.
• Communicate patients' conditions to family members.
• Stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
• Lift up to 20 pounds routinely; moving or lifting patients may require up to 50 pounds.
• Work safely around hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases.
• Manage patients who may be confused, agitated, or uncooperative.

Requirements

• Active BLS certification.
• Active ACLS certification.
• Active NIH certification.
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care ICU experience (1‑2 years preferred).
• Additional certifications may be required before starting the assignment.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Sick pay.
• Wellness and fitness programs.
• Referral bonus.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Benefits effective from day 1.

Schedule

• Start date: February 1, 2027.
• Duration: 13 weeks.
• Hours per week: 36 hours.
• Shift: 12‑hour nights.