ER Registered Nurse
Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER)

Location: Flagstaff, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (1900 - 0730)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Patient Ratio: Typically 4:1 (based on acuity)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Floating: Not required
• Blocked Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week; facility may call off up to 6 shifts during the 13-week assignment
• Unit Manager Approval: Required for return to office (RTO) requests

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care Facility
• Teaching hospital with Level I trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 268
• Charting system: Cerner
• Free parking available
• Scrub color: Any color allowed for RNs
• Adherence to quality and patient safety standards, including medication administration (BCMA), is expected

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Arizona
• Minimum 3 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Fit mask (N95) within 1 year, updated annually; PAPR not an option except in rare department-approved cases
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred within last 10 years or declination)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella – positive titer or proof of 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B – positive titer, 3-dose vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella – positive titer or proof of 2 vaccines
• Negative TB test (PPD, Q Gold, or Tspot) within 1 year, updated annually; chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required for past positives
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination form; mask required if declined
• COVID vaccination series or signed declination form
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine test within 30 days of start, updated annually

Documentation and Background Checks

• Employment application covering last 3 years with documented gaps over 30 days
• Two professional references (one from most recent employer within 1 year, second within 2 years)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, SSN trace, sex offender search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
• Education verification required (diploma or transcripts acceptable if verification pending)
• Fingerprinting not required for this specialty
• Security question form, confidentiality agreement, substance abuse screening policy, and facility-specific job description form must be completed prior to start
• Photo for badge required (clear headshot preferred)

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 1 year of start, minimum 80% score
• Core competencies (Parts I, II, III) updated annually with minimum 80% score (not required for non-clinical roles)
• Fall prevention competency exam required for all RNs starting 9/8/2025, with up to 3 attempts allowed
• Color blindness testing required for all candidates starting 1/19/2026, 100% passing score

Additional Notes

• No on-call requirement
• No floating requirement
• Facility does not accommodate blocked scheduling
• Return to office (RTO) requires unit manager approval

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level I trauma teaching hospital with a supportive environment and clear expectations for licensure, certifications, and compliance. Night shift ER nurses with at least 3 years of experience and required certifications are encouraged to apply.