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.
$38–$60/hr
Hospital ICU
Nights
RN license
Location & Routes
- Base city: Shumway, 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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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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