NICU RN Job in Phoenix, AZ

You will work as a Registered Nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. This is a 56-week travel assignment beginning July 6, 2026, with a weekly pay of $2,268.

Shift and Schedule

• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• 3 shifts per week
• Every 3rd weekend required; 4 total weekend shifts per 4 weeks
• 3 of 6 major holidays required based on unit coverage
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment

Role Responsibilities

You will care for complex NICU patients including premature infants, cardiac defects, genetic disorders, surgical cases, ECMO, and cooling patients. Patient ratios are 1:2 in ICU and 1:3 in Level 2. You may float to mother-baby and labor care for babies only when needed.

Required Experience and Credentials

• Minimum 3 years of NICU experience with at least 2 years of Level 4 experience
• BLS, NRP, and Cardiac STABLE Plus certifications
• Previous travel experience preferred

Orientation and Support

You will complete a Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes, followed by 2–3 days of floor-specific orientation. The unit includes 71 beds with 17 stepdown beds and 4 private rooms. You will work alongside Neonatologists and midlevels available 24/7, Respiratory Therapists available 24/7, and NICU Pharmacy available during the day. One Patient Care Technician per shift provides nurse aide support.

Technical Details

• Charting system: Cerner EMR
• Telemetry system: Phillips
• Required scrub color: Navy