Emergency Department Trauma RN
Phoenix, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Room RN with recent trauma level I experience and Cerner EMR proficiency for a night shift assignment.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a level I trauma emergency room within an acute care setting
• Patient population includes trauma, burns, cardiac, spinal cord, and behavioral health patients with pediatric transfers
• Assignment includes both acute and subacute beds, with trauma bays not assigned to travelers
• Patient ratio is typically 1:4
• Uses Cerner EMR system; recent Cerner experience is required
• 12-hour night shifts with four weekend shifts per four weeks
• Holidays required: two out of four major holidays
• Floating may occur between the main campus, Westgate, and two freestanding ERs—all within a 30-minute drive
• Travel teams must have their own vehicles
• Must wear navy scrubs
• Primarily responsible for providing advanced ER nursing care for a high-acuity, diverse patient population
• Must maintain competence in sterile field and technical skills, as failure may result in termination during orientation
• Floor-specific orientation includes 2-3 shifts
• Must adhere to a strict dress code including natural hair color and no facial piercings; men must be clean shaven for fit tests
• Holiday and weekend coverage required per unit scheduling needs
• Team support includes 2 charge RNs and multiple PCTs per shift
• Must be comfortable floating mid-shift between affiliated ER locations
• First day includes pass/fail skills evaluation in SIMs Lab relevant to ER procedures

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required at the time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• At least 2 years of ER nursing experience required
• Minimum 1 year of trauma level I experience as a staff and/or traveler; will consider 8+ months with screening
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Experience with Phillips telemetry monitoring and proficiency in reading strips
• Must have recent and documented Cerner experience
• Must pass a pre-employment dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance, with two attempts allowed
• Pass/fail exam on sterile technique for Foley catheter and port-a-cath insertion on Day 1 of orientation
• Must be able to lift, perform wound care, and adhere to facility restraint policies as part of onboarding
• No first-time travelers permitted
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity in the last year
• Must live at least 50 miles from facility as verified by driver’s license
• Two recent professional references required: one supervisor from the past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the past three years

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts