Emergency Department Trauma RN
Phoenix, AZ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

ER RN Opportunity - Phoenix, Arizona

Facility Overview

• Location: Phoenix, AZ
• Facility Type: Teaching hospital, nationally recognized tertiary care center
• Beds: 607 total
• Specialty Services: Lung, liver, kidney transplants; associated with Barrow Neuro Institute (#1 neuro institute)
• Unit: Emergency Department (ED) / Trauma
• ED Beds: Acute - 36, Subacute - 54, Trauma bays - 6 (no travelers assigned here)
• Patient Volume: ~88,000 patients/year (~250-300 per day)
• Common Diagnoses: Trauma, burns; pediatric patients transferred out
• Psych Holds: 30-40 at a time

Job Details

• Specialty: ER RN
• Contract Length: 13 weeks minimum (facility will not consider contracts shorter than 13 weeks)
• Shifts: 7a-7p, 7p-7a, 11a-11p, 1p-1a
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per month (unit discretion)
• Float Policy: Float within the ER; may float between 4 facilities within ~30 minutes of each other (main campus, Westgate, 2 freestanding ERs)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Charge Nurses: 2 charge RNs with light or no patient load
• Support Staff: 4 patient care techs (sitters)
• Telemetry: Phillips monitors; must be able to read strips
• Ventilator Management: Respiratory Therapists (RT)
• RT Coverage: 24/7
• Pharmacy Coverage: Pharmacist in ER 10 hours/day
• Hospitalists/Intensivists: Minimum 2 MDs in-house, up to 8; midlevels and anesthesia also present

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years CORE experience in ER specialty
  • Level 1 Trauma experience required (minimum 1 year preferred; will screen candidates with 8+ months)
  • Previous travel experience in ED or Neuro ICU required (no first-time travelers)
  • Must have worked as permanent staff and traveler with Level 1 trauma experience
• Certifications:

  • Required: BLS, ACLS, PALS (ENPC not accepted as PALS replacement)
  • Preferred: TNCC, ATCN
• EMR: Cerner experience required (must be recent and noted on resume)
• Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam:

  • Required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance
  • Maximum 2 attempts allowed; failure results in 6-month disqualification in AZ and Sacramento regions
• Orientation:

  • Weekly orientations on Mondays (except holidays)
  • Floor-specific orientation: 2-3 shifts on the floor
  • Day 1 pass/fail exam (study guide provided)
  • SIMs Lab required for Foley catheter insertion & central line dressing changes (pass/fail)

    • Exceptions: Neuro ICU and ED have modified SIMs requirements
  • Additional training on lifts, restraints, wound care (educational)
• Appearance & Conduct:

  • No facial piercings
  • Natural hair color only (no unnatural colors)
  • Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Vehicle: Travel teams must have their own vehicles
• Other:

  • Cannot hold multiple contracts simultaneously within this system
  • Must have been off CommonSpirit permanent staff for 12 months to qualify for travel assignment
  • 50-mile radius rule applies for candidate submissions

Work Environment & Culture

• Teaching hospital with nursing students present
• Float between multiple campuses and freestanding ERs within the system
• Emphasis on sterile technique and competency in nursing skills during SIMs lab
• Patient acuity includes trauma and critical care cases
• 12-hour night shifts with 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period, including 2 out of 4 major holidays

This position is ideal for experienced ER nurses with strong trauma background, Cerner EMR proficiency, and previous travel nursing experience who are comfortable working in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with strict orientation and certification requirements.