Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job
Mesa, AZ
Contracted
Banner Desert Medical Center
Mid Level
Embark on a dynamic journey as an ICU Registered Nurse in Mesa, Arizona, where every shift is more than a routine—it’s a chance to shape outcomes, comfort patients, and influence families at their most vulnerable moments. In this high-stakes setting, your critical care expertise will be the cornerstone of compassionate, data-driven care, as you manage advanced ventilator support, hemodynamic monitoring, complex medication regimens, and rapid response to evolving patient needs. This travel assignment provides the opportunity to apply your specialized ICU skill set across diverse cases, while cultivating leadership and mentorship within a collaborative team. And beyond the unit, Arizona’s sunlit landscapes invite you to explore outdoor adventures during well-deserved time off. From red rock trails to serene desert sunsets, the state offers breathtaking places to recharge—Sedona’s panoramas, the Valley’s vibrant cultural scene, and wide-open skies that stretch beyond the horizon.
Location Benefits: Mesa sits at the heart of a thriving healthcare ecosystem with modern facilities, advanced technology, and a community that values expert nursing care. You’ll benefit from urban amenities, convenient access to the Phoenix metropolitan area, and a climate that supports year-round outdoor activity. As a travel RN, you also have the flexibility to work in various locations across the U.S., expanding your professional network and enriching your clinical perspective. This role provides exposure to a broad spectrum of ICU populations, from high-acuity post-operative and medical-surgical patients to trauma and critical care cases that sharpen your diagnostic acumen. The combination of a stable assignment in Mesa and potential opportunities elsewhere offers a unique balance of specialty depth and geographic variety, all while you enjoy competitive accommodations, community support, and a work-life rhythm suited to your ambitions.
Role Specifics and Benefits: In this ICU RN role, you’ll lead foundational critical care tasks with precision and empathy: continuous patient assessment, ventilator management, arterial and venous access, invasive monitoring, and collaboration with physicians, respiratory therapists, and support staff to implement evidence-based interventions. You’ll coordinate complex care plans, interpret lab data, titrate vasoactive medications, and deliver timely medication administration with emphasis on safety and patient education for families navigating intense moments. The position emphasizes professional growth within the ICU specialty, offering opportunities to advance through additional certifications, expand your scope of practice, and take on mentorship or charge-nurse responsibilities as you demonstrate clinical excellence. Benefits include a competitive compensation package, a sign-on bonus, and housing assistance to ease your transition. You’ll also have opportunities to extend your contract if you enjoy the setting and the team, enabling longer-term growth and deeper unit integration. We provide comprehensive support, including 24/7 assistance for traveling clinicians, ensuring you have reliable guidance, credentialing help, and troubleshooting whenever you need it. This coverage reassures you as you adapt to a new facility, new routines, and a different patient mix, all while maintaining your focus on patient-centered outcomes.
Company Values: Our organization is built on empowering clinicians to advance their careers while maintaining a compassionate, patient-first culture. We invest in ongoing education, clinical mentorship, and structured pathways that transform expertise into leadership. You’ll join a supportive environment where teamwork, transparency, and recognizable contributions are celebrated, and where your professional development is aligned with real-world impact. With a clear commitment to work-life balance, inclusive practice, and respect for diverse patient populations, the company fosters a sense of belonging and purpose that supports you from orientation through extended assignments and beyond.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in a dynamic ICU setting, this is your moment to join a team that values your skill, resilience, and aspiration for growth. Apply today to step into a role that combines clinical excellence with meaningful, livable travel experiences. Take the next step with a partner who stands beside you—offering robust support, meaningful benefits, housing assistance, extension possibilities, and a pathway to advance within critical care. Ready to explore new horizons while delivering extraordinary care? Your next chapter starts here.
Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Start Date: 03/02/2026. Duration: Weeks. Location: Arizona, Mesa. Weekly pay: $1,978-$2,101. Guaranteed Hours: 24.0.
Location Benefits: Mesa sits at the heart of a thriving healthcare ecosystem with modern facilities, advanced technology, and a community that values expert nursing care. You’ll benefit from urban amenities, convenient access to the Phoenix metropolitan area, and a climate that supports year-round outdoor activity. As a travel RN, you also have the flexibility to work in various locations across the U.S., expanding your professional network and enriching your clinical perspective. This role provides exposure to a broad spectrum of ICU populations, from high-acuity post-operative and medical-surgical patients to trauma and critical care cases that sharpen your diagnostic acumen. The combination of a stable assignment in Mesa and potential opportunities elsewhere offers a unique balance of specialty depth and geographic variety, all while you enjoy competitive accommodations, community support, and a work-life rhythm suited to your ambitions.
Role Specifics and Benefits: In this ICU RN role, you’ll lead foundational critical care tasks with precision and empathy: continuous patient assessment, ventilator management, arterial and venous access, invasive monitoring, and collaboration with physicians, respiratory therapists, and support staff to implement evidence-based interventions. You’ll coordinate complex care plans, interpret lab data, titrate vasoactive medications, and deliver timely medication administration with emphasis on safety and patient education for families navigating intense moments. The position emphasizes professional growth within the ICU specialty, offering opportunities to advance through additional certifications, expand your scope of practice, and take on mentorship or charge-nurse responsibilities as you demonstrate clinical excellence. Benefits include a competitive compensation package, a sign-on bonus, and housing assistance to ease your transition. You’ll also have opportunities to extend your contract if you enjoy the setting and the team, enabling longer-term growth and deeper unit integration. We provide comprehensive support, including 24/7 assistance for traveling clinicians, ensuring you have reliable guidance, credentialing help, and troubleshooting whenever you need it. This coverage reassures you as you adapt to a new facility, new routines, and a different patient mix, all while maintaining your focus on patient-centered outcomes.
Company Values: Our organization is built on empowering clinicians to advance their careers while maintaining a compassionate, patient-first culture. We invest in ongoing education, clinical mentorship, and structured pathways that transform expertise into leadership. You’ll join a supportive environment where teamwork, transparency, and recognizable contributions are celebrated, and where your professional development is aligned with real-world impact. With a clear commitment to work-life balance, inclusive practice, and respect for diverse patient populations, the company fosters a sense of belonging and purpose that supports you from orientation through extended assignments and beyond.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in a dynamic ICU setting, this is your moment to join a team that values your skill, resilience, and aspiration for growth. Apply today to step into a role that combines clinical excellence with meaningful, livable travel experiences. Take the next step with a partner who stands beside you—offering robust support, meaningful benefits, housing assistance, extension possibilities, and a pathway to advance within critical care. Ready to explore new horizons while delivering extraordinary care? Your next chapter starts here.
Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Start Date: 03/02/2026. Duration: Weeks. Location: Arizona, Mesa. Weekly pay: $1,978-$2,101. Guaranteed Hours: 24.0.
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TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
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- Competitive weekly pay
- Fast credentialing
- 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
- Nationwide assignments
Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.
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