Emergency Room RN
Phoenix, AZ
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,125/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Emergency Room Nurse Phoenix, AZ. This position involves providing acute care in a Level 1 Trauma emergency department with a focus on trauma, burns, and pediatric transfers. The role requires adaptability to float across multiple ER facilities within the hospital system and perform specialized nursing skills in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, with four weekend shifts per month, and holiday coverage based on unit needs.
- Required Qualifications: Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); minimum of 2 years emergency room experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) certifications. ENPC not accepted as a PALS replacement.
- Float: Float within the emergency department, including St. Joseph's Main, Westgate, and two free-standing ERs in Litchfield Park and Glendale. Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: Candidates must demonstrate competency in sterile field maintenance, Foley catheter insertion, and central line dressing changes, especially for assignments at specific campuses. The role involves working with Phillips monitors and managing vents via RT or Intensivists in-house. Candidates should be comfortable working in high-acuity trauma, burn, pediatric, and psychiatric transfer cases, with a minimum two-year ER experience. The hospital employs Cerner as its charting system and schedules are 12-hour days with frequent weekend, holiday, and on-call responsibilities.
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
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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