About This Role
This is a staff nursing position in a cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) at an Arizona hospital, working 12-hour shifts within a 36-hour weekly schedule. You'll provide direct patient care to individuals with critical heart conditions and complex medical needs, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and coordinating with physicians and specialists. The role pays $34-53 per hour depending on experience, with potential sign-on bonuses up to $15,000 for eligible candidates. This position suits experienced RNs who thrive in fast-paced critical care environments, can handle high acuity cases, and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams. You'll need strong assessment skills, the ability to manage multiple patients, and comfort working in an intensive care setting where quick decision-making is essential.
$38–$60/hr
School / Hospital ICU / Hospital ER
12-hour day/night
RN license
Tele/ stepdown or PCU RN with 2-3 years expr
Location & Routes
- Base city: Phoenix, 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.
Apply for this Nursing Job
Submit your application and we'll help connect you with this or similar Nursing opportunities.
Nursing Jobs in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix, Arizona is served by major Arizona hospitals and health systems, giving nurses based here strong access to staff, per diem, and travel positions. Local employers in Phoenix regularly post openings across med-surg, ICU, ER, and travel nurse roles, supported by steady Arizona hospital and clinic demand.
Nurses based in Phoenix have a real advantage: they can pick up staff roles at major Arizona hospitals and health systems or jump on agency boards covering med-surg, ICU, ER, and travel nurse roles. New grads typically start on med-surg or telemetry floors before specializing.
Similar Nursing Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $33-41 per hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU - $35-46 per hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $34-45 per hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $34-45 per hour
ICU RN (Registered Nurse) in Tuba City, AZ - Contract
ICU Registered Nurse
Full Job Details
Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) CVICU for a nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: CVICU Discipline: RN Duration: Ongoing 36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Staff Up to $15k SOB Based on Eligibility Job Summary At Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital, our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is at the forefront of innovation, expertise, and compassionate care. We specialize in caring for the sickest and most complex heart and vascular patients—those who require the highest level of critical care after life-saving procedures and interventions. Manage patients after: Open Heart Surgeries Advanced Vascular Surgeries (aneurysm repairs, chimneys, bypasses, aortic dissections) Structural Heart Interventions Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) and Cardiogenic Shock Heart Failure and Life-Threatening Arrhythmias Hands on experience with advanced technology such as cutting-edge life-support and critical care therapies, including: ECMO (VA/VV/VAV) Impella (CP, 5.5, RP) Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) EKOS Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) Bedside Procedures: PEG and tracheostomy placement Minimum Requirements
- Experience: Tele/ stepdown or PCU RN with 2-3 years expr.
- Education: Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school
Certifications: License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona CPR ACLS as applicable by Facility/Department ACLS and CPR required for ER, ICU, CVICU, stepdown, Endoscopy, Tele, Cardiac Cath Lab, and L&D upon orientation completion Preferred Requirements
Experience: 1-2 years expr. in RN ICU or CVICU Education: BSN Why Work in Our CVICU? Be part of a specialized cardiovascular hospital known for excellence and innovation. Work alongside expert physicians, respiratory therapists, and advanced practice providers in a true team environment. Expand your skills with high-acuity patients and state-of-the-art technology. Join a culture that values growth, collaboration, and patient-centered care . #LI-CN1 Tenet AZ Job ID # . Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN) - CV ICU