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CompHealth Arizona statewide Posted 5/23/2026

Locum Tenens Critical Care Medicine Physician Is Needed in Arizona

Nursing job in Shumway, AZ

38–$60/hrest.
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About This Role

This locum tenens position in Shumway, Arizona, centers on high-acuity inpatient management during the overnight hours. Operating from 5:30 PM to 5:30 AM, you will oversee a patient load ranging from 4 to 16 individuals, necessitating a practitioner who thrives in a quiet but high-stakes environment. Daily responsibilities demand advanced clinical dexterity, specifically in ventilation management, central line placement, chest tube insertions, and bronchoscopies. Ideal candidates are board-certified or eligible Critical Care specialists who prefer a recurring 12-hour night shift structure, typically scheduled for one to two weeks each month. This role is a perfect fit for a provider seeking a predictable, high-impact clinical routine without the burdens of administrative overhead. To ensure your focus remains entirely on patient outcomes, the position includes comprehensive support for credentialing, weekly pay deposits, and fully covered travel and housing arrangements. If you are a seasoned intensivist looking to maintain your procedural skills in an autonomous setting while enjoying geographic flexibility, this recurring Arizona assignment offers both clinical variety and professional stability.

Pay

$38–$60/hr

Setting

Hospital ICU

Shift

Nights

License

RN license

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Location & Routes

  • Base city: Shumway, AZ

Hiring Process

  1. Apply — Submit your application online
  2. Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
  3. Background check — Standard employment and license verification
  4. Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role

Requirements

License Required

Active RN license required.

Experience

1–2+ years of ICU/critical care experience.

Certifications

BLS and ACLS required. CCRN preferred.

Physical Requirements

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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Nursing Jobs in Shumway, AZ

Shumway, 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 Shumway regularly post openings across med-surg, ICU, ER, and travel nurse roles, supported by steady Arizona hospital and clinic demand.

If you live in or near Shumway, you can usually choose between a staff hospital position close to home or a travel/agency contract paying premium rates. Compensation in Arizona reflects steady Arizona hospital and clinic demand, and experienced RNs — especially with ICU, ER, or labor & delivery experience — see noticeably stronger offers from Shumway-area employers.

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Locum Tenens Critical Care Medicine …
Shumway, AZ