Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Job Opportunity: ER RN in Phoenix, Arizona

Position Overview

• Specialty: ER RN
• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum contract length)
• Unit: Emergency Department / Trauma
• Patient Volume: Approximately 250-300 patients per day, 88,000 patients per year
• Unit Size: Acute - 36 beds, Subacute - 54 beds, Trauma bays - 6 (no travelers assigned here)
• Trauma Level: Level 1 Trauma Center
• Hospital Type: Teaching hospital with nursing students

Required Qualifications

• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of ER experience
  • At least 6 months of Level 1 Trauma experience
  • Level 1 Trauma and teaching experience required
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) — ENPC will NOT substitute for PALS
  • Preferred: TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) and ATCN (Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses)
• EMR Experience: Cerner EMR required for ED
• Prior Travel Experience: Required for ED and Neuro ICU
• Other Requirements:

  • Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts; failure results in 6-month disqualification in region)
  • Must have own vehicle (travel teams)
  • No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed
  • Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
  • Pass/fail exam on Day 1 of orientation
  • SIMs Lab competency required for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (pass/fail)
  • Must be competent in sterile field maintenance
  • Float policy: Can float between 4 nearby facilities within about 30 minutes apart, including main and satellite ERs

Work Environment & Details

• Shift Details:

  • 12-hour night shifts available
  • Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks (unit discretion)
• Patient Ratios: 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Charge Nurses: 2 charge RNs with light or task-oriented patient loads
• Support Staff: 4 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) for sitter duties
• Monitoring Equipment: Phillips telemetry monitors; ability to read strips required
• Ventilator Management: Respiratory Therapists (RT) manage vents 24/7
• In-House Providers: Minimum 2 MDs (hospitalists or intensivists), midlevels, anesthesia
• Pharmacy: Pharmacist available in ER 10 hours/day
• Orientation: 2-3 shifts of floor-specific orientation
• Common Diagnoses: Trauma, burns; pediatric patients transferred out
• Additional Notes:

  • Approximately 30-40 psychiatric holds
  • Float only within ER units

Additional Information

• Weekly orientations on Mondays (except holidays)
• Candidates cannot hold multiple contracts simultaneously within this system
• Must have been off permanent staff at this system for 12 months to be eligible for travel assignment
• Strict grooming and appearance policies enforced
• 50-mile radius rule applies for candidate submissions
• Day 1 pass/fail exam with study guide provided
• Parking assigned with shuttle service to facility; night shift parking in garage

This position is ideal for experienced ER RNs with trauma and teaching experience who meet the certification and travel requirements and are comfortable working in a high-volume, Level 1 trauma teaching hospital environment.