About This Role
This is a full-time staff position in a Level III neonatal intensive care unit where you'll provide direct nursing care to critically ill newborns. You'll work 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM) on a 36-hour weekly schedule, giving you structured time away from the hospital. The role involves coordinating individualized care plans, monitoring vital signs, managing complex medical equipment, and collaborating with physicians and families during this critical period of patient care. You'll earn between $34-45 per hour depending on experience. This position suits nurses with NICU experience or strong critical care backgrounds who thrive in high-acuity environments and are comfortable working overnight hours while providing compassionate support to vulnerable patients and their families.
$38–$60/hr
School / Hospital ICU / Hospital
Nights
RN license
At least 1 year of current hospital-based acute care RN experience in a NICU
Location & Routes
- Base city: Glendale, AZ
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role
Requirements
Active RN license required.
1–2+ years of ICU/critical care experience.
BLS and ACLS required. CCRN preferred.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What ICU experience do I need?
Most ICU roles require 1–2 years of recent critical-care experience. Travel ICU contracts typically expect 2+ years. New grads can apply to ICU residency programs offered by many hospitals.
Which certifications are required?
BLS and ACLS are required. CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) is preferred and often comes with a pay differential.
What does the schedule look like?
Most ICU positions run three 12-hour shifts per week — either days (7a–7p) or nights (7p–7a) — with weekend and holiday rotations.
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Full Job Details
Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a nursing job in Glendale, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Discipline: RN Duration: Ongoing 36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Staff Job Summary Job Type: Full Time
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) The NICU Registered Nurse provides professional, compassionate nursing care to neonates within our Level III NICU. This role coordinates care planning with the multidisciplinary team and renders individualized, age-specific, and direct bedside nursing care based on the nursing process and patient needs. The RN systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice to support optimal patient outcomes. Provide safe, evidence-based care to critically ill infants. Act as a clinical leader by assessing, planning, delegating, and using independent judgment to direct other healthcare team members. Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other disciplines to ensure coordinated patient care. Participate in hourly rounding and follow safety guidelines and best practices. Supervise and mentor other members of the healthcare team. Minimum Requirements
- Experience: At least 1 year of current hospital-based acute care RN experience in a NICU.
- Education: Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school.
Certifications: Current RN license in the State of Arizona (or compact license), CPR NRP (required upon orientation completion) ACLS as applicable by facility/department Preferred Requirements
- Experience: At least 1 year of Level III NICU experience, including care of infants requiring conventional ventilators, HFOV, central lines, and therapeutic hypothermia.
- Education: BSN
- Certifications: Specialty certification a plus.
#LI-MB1 Tenet AZ Job ID # . Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU