ER Registered Nurse
Phoenix, AZ
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Emergency Department (ED) RN – Travel Contract

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN for a high-volume Level I Trauma Center. This position requires recent Level I Trauma experience, strong emergency nursing skills, and the ability to work across multiple affiliated facilities when needed.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department RN experience
• At least 6 months of Level I Trauma experience (required)
• Experience with high-acuity emergency patients
• Comfortable interpreting telemetry strips

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS

Preferred Certifications

• TNCC
• ATCN

ENPC cannot be substituted for PALS.

Unit Details

• Acute ED: 36 beds
• Subacute ED: 54 beds
• Trauma Bays: 6 (travelers are not assigned)
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Annual Volume: Approximately 88,000 visits
• Average Daily Census: 250–300 patients
• Common Patient Population:
  • Adult emergency patients
  • Trauma
  • Burns
  • Chest pain
  • Psychiatric holds
  • Pediatric patients stabilized before transfer

EMR & Equipment

• EMR: Cerner
• Telemetry: Phillips (must independently read rhythm strips)
• Respiratory Therapy: 24/7
• Pharmacy: 24/7 with dedicated ED pharmacist coverage
• IV/Ultrasound Team available

Floating

Traveler may float between:

• St. Joseph's Main Campus
• St. Joseph's Westgate
• Free Standing ED – Litchfield Park
• Free Standing ED – Glendale

Facilities are approximately 30 minutes apart, and travelers may be floated mid-shift if needed.

Travel pairs must have separate transportation.

Scheduling

• Shift: Per job posting
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per month (based on unit needs)
• Floor Orientation: 2–3 shifts

Important Compliance Requirements

• 50-mile radius rule (Driver's License is the source of truth and must be included with submission)
• No local rate available
• Candidate must successfully pass the DYS clinical exam prior to offer
  • Two attempts allowed
  • Failure results in a 6-month Do Not Use (DNU) status for applicable facilities
• SIMs Lab (Pass/Fail) during orientation
  • Foley catheter insertion
  • Central line dressing change while maintaining sterile technique
  • Failure may result in contract termination
• Additional education includes lifts, restraints, and wound care

Appearance Requirements

• Natural hair color only
• No facial piercings
• Male clinicians must be clean-shaven for N95 fit testing

Dress Code

• Navy Blue Scrubs