ER Float RN
Phoenix, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,140/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHome Health
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring an ER Float RN for a West Valley Arizona hospital network requiring AZ or compact RN licensure and at least 2 years of ER experience.
Details
- Acute care Emergency Department setting, floating between multiple satellite ER locations (Goodyear, Camelback, Mesa, Glendale, Surprise) with a home base facility
- Advance schedule provided so traveler knows reporting location for each shift
- One of only 2 RNs on staff at satellite locations
- Patient ratio of 4:1
- Uses Cerner EMR
- 12-hour night shifts on an every-other-weekend schedule
- Vent-capable unit
- Lab draws performed by ER staff, no dedicated IV team
- No floating required beyond the West Valley float zone locations
Requirements
- Active AZ state or Compact (NLC) RN license required, pending licenses not accepted
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- BLS and ACLS certifications required, TNCC preferred (CPI preferred but not required)
- BSN not required
- Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to start (2 attempts maximum)
- Must pass a Sim Lab skills assessment on Day 1 of orientation, including Foley catheter insertion and port-a-cath insertion competencies
- Must maintain sterile field technique during skills testing
- 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
- Copy of driver's license required for consideration
- COVID declination accepted for medical or religious reasons
Additional Information
- Floor-specific orientation provided, with 12 hours of orientation
- Scrub color required: Galaxy Blue
- Holiday coverage required as needed
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to meet local residency requirements
- Failing the second attempt of the dysrhythmia or sterile technique exam results in ineligibility for 6 months
- Candidates who were directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by the health system within the past year are not eligible; PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Phoenix, AZ
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Phoenix, AZ here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Phoenix is slightly lower than the national average, with affordable housing and reasonable grocery and transportation costs.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs: 104°F, Summer average lows: 81°F.
- Winter average highs: 67°F, Winter average lows: 45°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Phoenix, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
- Many furnished housing options cater to the seasonal influx of visitors and snowbirds.
- Phoenix is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system, but a car is generally recommended for getting around the sprawling metro area.
- Phoenix has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies due to desert flora and occasional heat-related illnesses.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Phoenix due to its numerous healthcare facilities.
- Phoenix offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants, from Southwestern cuisine to international flavors.
- The city has a thriving arts and music community, with numerous galleries, theaters, and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy world-class golf, major league spring training games, and outdoor activities like hiking in the nearby mountain reserves.
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