Emergency Department RN
Phoenix, AZ
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

ER RN Travel Job - Phoenix, Arizona

Job Details

• Specialty: ER RN
• Location: Phoenix, AZ
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum contract length)
• Unit: Emergency Department / Trauma
• Unit Size: Acute - 36 beds, Subacute - 54 beds, Trauma bays - 6 (no travelers assigned here)
• Hospital Type: Level 1 Trauma Center, Teaching Hospital
• EMR System: Cerner (required)
• Patient Ratios: 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Shift Requirements:

  • 12-hour night shifts
  • 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks (unit discretion)
• Float Policy: Can float between 4 facilities within ~30 minutes (main campus, Westgate, and 2 Free Standing ERs)
• Typical Patient Population: Trauma, burns, pediatric patients transferred out, CP center, spinal cord injuries, approx. 250-300 patients per day, 88,000 patients per year
• Common Diagnoses: Trauma, burns, psych holds (30-40), spinal cord injuries

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years of core ER experience required
• Trauma Experience: Must have at least 1 year of Level 1 Trauma experience (8 months+ will be screened but 1 year preferred)
• Prior Travel Experience: Previous travel experience required for ED and Neuro ICU
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS (ENPC not accepted as a replacement for PALS)
• Preferred Certifications: TNCC and ATCN
• Additional Exams:

  • Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts; failure results in 6-month disqualification in region)
  • Day 1 Pass/Fail Exam during orientation (study guide provided)
• SIMs Lab: Pass/fail skills lab on Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (varies by unit). Competency in sterile technique required.

Other Requirements & Notes

• Appearance: No facial piercings, natural hair colors only, men must be clean-shaven for fit test
• Vehicle: Travel teams must have their own vehicles
• Orientation: Weekly orientations on Mondays (except holidays)
• Onboarding: Complete all onboarding by Wednesday 1pm CST before start date; incomplete files will delay start
• Float: Floating within ER only
• Charge Nurses: 2 charge RNs with light patient loads or task assignments
• Support Staff: 4 patient care technicians (sitters)
• Technology: Phillips telemetry monitors (ability to read strips required)
• Respiratory Therapy: 24/7 RT coverage; vents managed by RT
• Pharmacy: Pharmacist in ER 10 hours/day
• Medical Staff: Minimum 2 MDs in-house (hospitalists or intensivists), midlevels and anesthesia available
• Additional Training: Lifts, restraints, wound care education provided (equipment/policies vary by facility)

This position is ideal for ER nurses with solid trauma experience, prior travel assignments, and strong clinical skills in a Level 1 trauma teaching hospital environment.