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

Registered Nurse (ER RN) - Phoenix, Arizona

Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Shift: Nights
• Hours: 12 hours per shift, approximately 36 hours per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks minimum (no contracts shorter than 13 weeks accepted)
• Unit: Emergency Department / Trauma
• Unit Size: Acute beds - 36, Subacute beds - 54, Trauma bays - 6 (no travelers assigned to trauma bays)
• Patient Volume: Approximately 250-300 patients per day, 88,000 patients per year
• Patient Types: Trauma, burns, psych holds (30-40), pediatric patients transferred out, spinal cord injury, CP center cases
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks (unit discretion)
• Orientation: 2-3 shifts of floor-specific orientation
• Floating: Float within the ER and between 4 facilities within about 30 minutes of each other
• EMR System: Cerner
• Telemetry: Phillips monitors; must be able to read cardiac strips
• Ventilator Management: Respiratory Therapists manage vents
• Support Staff: 2 charge nurses with light patient loads, 4 patient care technicians (sitters)
• In-House Providers: Minimum 2 hospitalists or intensivists, up to 8; midlevels and anesthesia present
• Pharmacy: Pharmacist coverage 10 hours/day in ER
• SIMs Lab: Required for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (pass/fail). Competency in sterile technique is mandatory.
• Pass/Fail Exam: Day 1 of orientation; study guide provided

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Valid RN license for Arizona
• Experience:

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

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) — ENPC does NOT substitute for PALS
  • Preferred: TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) and ATCN (Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses)
• EMR Experience: Cerner experience required for ED
• Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam: Must pass within 24-48 hours prior to acceptance; maximum 2 attempts allowed. Failure results in 6-month disqualification in region.
• Vehicle: Travel teams must have their own vehicles
• Travel Experience: Previous travel experience required for ED and Neuro ICU
• Other:

  • Must be free of facial piercings and have natural hair color (no unnatural colors)
  • Male candidates must be clean-shaven for fit testing
  • Cannot hold concurrent contracts with other employers during assignment
  • Must have been off permanent staff at this health system for at least 12 months to be eligible for travel assignment

Additional Information

• Facility Type: Teaching hospital with nursing students present
• Float Policy: Nurses may float between main campus, Westgate campus, and two freestanding ERs in nearby cities (total 4 facilities)
• Uniform: Navy scrub color
• Day 1 Pass/Fail Exam: Includes clinical skills and sterile technique; failure may result in termination
• Orientation: Weekly orientations on Mondays (except holidays)
• Parking: Assigned parking with shuttle service; night shift assigned to parking garage
• Patient Care: Nurses expected to maintain sterile field and demonstrate competency in Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• Work Environment: Level 1 Trauma center, nationally recognized tertiary care and transplant center

This position is ideal for experienced ER nurses with trauma background who are comfortable working in a high-volume, teaching hospital environment and meet the strict clinical and professional requirements.