
PICU RN in Phoenix, Arizona
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $3,071/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $85.31
- Weekly
- $3,071
- Yearly (full-time)
- $159,692
- Contract length
- 18 weeks
This job pays about $85.31/hour — 78% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Arizona ($47.84/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Arizona right now
- 1,500 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Arizona from 8 agencies, 200 of them in Phoenix.
- Pay in these listings: $31.88 – $98.18/hour, median $63.75/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Arizona: $47.84/hour ($99,507/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($66.67/hour across 594 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Provide professional nursing care to pediatric patients in critical care settings across the Phoenix area. This travel assignment supports CVICU, NICU, and PICU teams, with floating between multiple locations as needed. You will work with patients and families while delivering age-appropriate care guided by nursing and medical plans, evidence-based practices, and critical care standards. Pediatric critical care experience is required, with Level III or IV NICU and children's hospital experience preferred. This assignment offers the variety of caring for critically ill children across several specialized units—three critical care areas, one well-rounded adventure.
Weather:
Phoenix typically offers sunny skies, warm and dry afternoons, and cooler evenings around this time of year. Rain is generally limited, making it comfortable to explore the city and surrounding desert landscapes.
Fun Things To Do:
• Desert adventure: Hike among the saguaro cacti at South Mountain Park and Preserve.
• Arts and culture: Explore the Phoenix Art Museum and nearby Roosevelt Row galleries.
• Day trip: Visit the red rock formations, galleries, and trails of Sedona.
• Day trip: See the dramatic views and hiking trails of the Grand Canyon South Rim.
• Local getaway: Spend an afternoon touring Old Town Scottsdale, including its shops, restaurants, and public art.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Phoenix, Arizona
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 18 weeks, 36 hours per week
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