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Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler

Safford, Arizona

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$2,398/wk

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Last seen active Aug 3, 2026

What the posting states

Base pay
$2,398/wk
Shift
Day shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts per week, 36 guaranteed hours per week, 13-week assignment length.

About this role

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American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU position at a Critical Access Hospital, requiring a compact or AZ RN license and 1+ years of ICU experience. Day shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts per week, 36 guaranteed hours per week, 13-week assignment length. Uses MEDITECH EMR charting system.

Requirements

  • Active RN license (AZ or compact)
  • BLS Certification
  • ACLS Certification
  • Minimum 1 year of RN experience
  • 1+ years of ICU experience
  • MEDITECH EMR charting
  • Acute care facility experience
  • Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Free private housing or generous housing subsidy
  • Tax advantage plan
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Weekly payroll
  • Referral bonuses
  • Licensure reimbursement
  • Travel allowances

About the employer

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American Traveler
Staffing partner

American Traveler is a travel nursing staffing agency that places experienced registered nurses in temporary 13-week contract assignments at hospitals across multiple states. Assignments are located in diverse geographic settings, from Rapid City, SD, to Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Atlanta,…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Diverse geographic assignment opportunities across multiple states
  • Multiple clinical specialties available including ED, PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry, and OR
  • Structured 13-week contracts with clearly defined shift patterns and hours

What reviewers flag

  • On-call requirements including evening, overnight, and weekend call for certain assignments
  • Floating required on a rotational basis at some assignments
  • May be placed on call if unit census drops, creating schedule uncertainty
travel nursingcontract-basedmulti-stateexperienced staffhigh-acuityvariable scheduling

Living in Safford, AZ

Nestled in southeastern Arizona's Gila Valley, Safford delivers small-town charm with Mount Graham rising dramatically to the south. This close-knit desert community offers quiet living and easy access to outdoor recreation in the nearby Pinaleno Mountains.

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State price level · Arizona
100.7
1% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,048/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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ICU / Critical Care is a first-year unit lane. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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