PICU Travel Nurse Job in Mesa, AZ | Nights (3x12)
Banner - Desert Medical Center
Mesa, AZ
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Travel RN
PICU Nurse in Mesa, AZ
Weekly Pay
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$2,313
Specialty
PICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PICU travel nurse job in Mesa, Arizona, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Banner - Desert Medical Center. This role pays $2,313 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)
Travel PICU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent PICU 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 – PICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Mesa, AZ
What certifications do travel PICU jobs require?
Most travel PICU jobs require BLS and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Units that admit neonates may also ask for NRP, and units that admit older adolescents and young adults may require ACLS as well. The CCRN (Pediatric) credential may be preferred but rarely required.
What skills are required for travel PICU jobs?
PICU assignments commonly require confidence with ventilators, high-flow oxygen, weight-based dosing, vasoactive drips, and rapid changes in pediatric condition. The age range and most common admissions vary significantly by hospital, so compare the unit's population and therapies with your recent PICU experience.
Can I take a travel PICU job with adult ICU or NICU experience?
Most facilities still want recent PICU experience because pediatric assessment, developmental differences, and weight-based care are central to the role. Adult ICU or NICU experience may help in some settings, but whether it qualifies you is facility-specific and should be confirmed before applying.
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 PICU job in Mesa
- Review Arizona nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- 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 PICU · Mesa, AZ · $2,313 /wk