ICU Travel Nurse Job in Mesa, AZ | Nights (3x12)
Banner - Desert Medical Center
Mesa, AZ
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Travel RN
ICU Nurse in Mesa, AZ
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$2,171
Specialty
ICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This ICU travel nurse job in Mesa, Arizona, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Banner - Desert Medical Center. This role pays $2,171 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Banner - Desert Medical Center
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Location: Mesa, AZ 85202 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
Responsibilities
- Manage critically ill patients requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and frequent reassessment
- Titrate vasoactive, sedation, and other high-alert drips as ordered and per facility protocol
- Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage critical care devices, including arterial and central lines
- Respond to clinical deterioration and participate in codes and rapid responses
Travel ICU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent ICU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Arizona and national regulatory bodies.
Banner — Desert Medical Center — Mesa, AZ
Mesa, AZ
Banner Desert Medical Center is a roughly 600-plus-bed tertiary acute hospital (formerly Desert Samaritan) and one of the largest hospitals in metro Phoenix's East Valley, with a co-located children's hospital on its campus. Its adult and pediatric units support trauma, cardiac, women's, and critical-care services.
- An Arizona DHS–designated Level I Trauma Center (effective 2024) and a tertiary referral center for the East Valley. Read More
- A co-located Banner Children's at Desert (206 beds) with a PICU, pediatric heart program, pediatric ED, and NICU.
- A large cardiac program, including a CVICU within its critical-care complex.
- A Women's Health & Wellness Center with Level III obstetric and neonatal services (a 76-bed Level III NICU).
- A major East Valley cancer center, plus robotic surgery, neuroscience, and orthopedics in a teaching environment.
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FAQs – ICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Mesa, AZ
What certifications do travel ICU jobs require?
Most travel ICU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Neuro and stroke units commonly add NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and pediatric or mixed units may ask for PALS. The CCRN credential is preferred by many facilities and required by a few.
Will I float on a travel ICU assignment?
It depends on the facility and the contract. ICU travelers may float to PCU, step-down, ER holds, or other critical care areas, while some hospitals limit floating more narrowly. Float expectations are not always visible in the posting, so confirm the policy before accepting an assignment.
What experience is required for travel ICU RN jobs?
Most travel ICU RN jobs require recent critical care experience caring for high-acuity patients and independently managing ventilators, vasoactive drips, sedation, and invasive lines. Some units may also look for experience with CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, or other advanced therapies. Requirements vary by ICU type, so facilities typically want your recent experience to closely match the patient population, devices, and level of care on the assignment.
What is the fastest licensing path for this Arizona travel assignment?
An active multistate RN license is the fastest path. Arizona participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so no separate application is needed. For nurses who need a license, standard endorsement applies, and Arizona also runs an emergency temporary-license pathway decided in about 48 hours for applicants with an unencumbered out-of-state license and a qualifying Arizona job offer. Our Arizona Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this ICU job in Mesa
- Review Arizona nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View live ICU salary data for travel nurses.
- View Arizona salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Mesa, AZ
Mesa, AZ forms a major part of the Phoenix metro’s East Valley healthcare corridor. Banner Desert Medical Center and Mountain Vista Medical Center support steady demand across intensive care units and medical-surgical floors. Major arterial roads and nearby Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport keep daily logistics straightforward for incoming assignments. Tempe, Gilbert, and Chandler often serve as convenient residential bases for clinicians working in Mesa. Cultural landmarks such as the Mesa Arts Center give travelers an easy place to unwind after shifts. Mesa’s scale and connectivity help clinicians manage both hospital routines and everyday errands across the East Valley.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel ICU · Mesa, AZ · $2,171 /wk