ER Registered Nurse
Phoenix, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ED RN for a 13-week night shift travel assignment at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring at least 6 months of Trauma Level 1 experience and active AZ or Compact RN licensure.

Details

• Level I Trauma Center ED with 36 acute beds, 54 subacute beds, and 6 trauma bays
• High-volume department seeing approximately 88,000 patients per year (250–300 per day)
• Patient population includes trauma, burns, chest pain, spinal cord injuries, and TBI; peds are transferred out
• 30–40 psych holds are common in this unit
• 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Charting is done in Cerner
• Phillips monitors used for telemetry; must be able to read rhythm strips
• Vents managed by Respiratory Therapy; RT available 24/7
• Pharmacist in the ED 10 hours/day with 24/7 pharmacy support
• Minimum of 2 MDs (up to 8) in-house, with midlevels and anesthesia also utilized
• 2 Charge RNs on shift with light or no patient load; 4 PCTs available as sitters
• 12-hour night shifts
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week period, at unit discretion
• Holiday coverage based on unit needs
• Floating is required within the ER and may extend to St. Joseph's Westgate and two freestanding ERs in Litchfield Park and Glendale (approximately 30 minutes apart); mid-shift floating is possible
• Orientation consists of 2–3 shifts on the floor

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses are not accepted
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS — all must be active; pending certifications are not accepted; ENPC may not substitute for PALS
• Preferred certifications: TNCC and ATCN
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required
• At least 6 months of Trauma Level 1 experience required
• Ability to read cardiac monitor strips (Phillips monitors)
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia (DYS) exam prior to offer confirmation; 2 attempts allowed
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years — both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Valid driver's license required
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• Personal vehicle required for floating between facilities
• Must have natural hair color and no facial piercings
• Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care to a high-acuity trauma, cardiac, and neurological patient population
• Must demonstrate competency in sterile technique; a pass/fail SIMs Lab assessment on Day 1 of orientation covers Foley catheter insertion and port-a-cath insertion — nurses have been released during SIMs Lab for breaking sterile field
• A pass/fail exam is also administered on Day 1 of orientation
• Additional orientation modules cover lifts, restraints, and wound care (educational only, not pass/fail)
• Candidates who fail the Relias DYS exam or the sterile technique test on both attempts will be ineligible to work at CommonSpirit Arizona and Sacramento-region facilities for 6 months
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates previously placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Navy scrubs required
• First-time travelers are not mentioned as eligible for this position given the experience and trauma level requirements