NICU RN in Phoenix, Arizona
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,570/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $71.39
- Weekly
- $2,570
- Yearly (full-time)
- $133,640
- Contract length
- 25 weeks
This job pays about $71.39/hour — 49% 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
- 1,486 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Arizona from 8 agencies, 245 of them in Phoenix.
- Pay in these listings: $31.88 – $89.35/hour, median $63.75/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Arizona: $47.84/hour ($99,507/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($65.89/hour across 581 jobs).
Job description
Join a pediatric CVICU nursing team in this 25-week travel contract, where you'll work 12-hour night shifts, floating across four different hospital campuses in the Phoenix area. This role is tailored for experienced RNs with a minimum of 2 years in pediatric critical care, especially those familiar with NICU and PICU environments. You will be responsible for delivering specialized nursing care to critically ill children, assisting with complex medical equipment, and collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team. The placement offers a unique opportunity to gain diverse experience in a highly reputable children's hospital setting, with the flexibility to float between units as needed. The role not only challenges your clinical skills but immerses you in a dynamic pediatric critical care community.
Weather:
The climate around this time of year is typically warm and sunny, with clear skies and mild evenings, creating ideal conditions for outdoor activities and exploring the surrounding areas.
Fun Things To Do:
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- South Mountain Park: Enjoy a scenic hike with panoramic views of Phoenix.
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Job Specifics:
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 25 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
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