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RN Emergency Dept

Employment type: Travel
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Contract length: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36
Shift: Nights, 7PM to 7:30AM (3x12s). Will consider a 48-hour guarantee.
Start date: Requested within 2 weeks of offer acceptance
Facility: 38 beds; Trauma Level III certified; stroke receiving; STEMI receiving
Scrub color / dress code: Black

Role Description

The Registered Nurse holds shift accountability for providing care to Emergency Room patients using the Nursing Process in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies. The nurse demonstrates critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership in planning for safe patient care in the Emergency Department, maintains clinical competencies through continuing education, delegates patient care priorities based on staff education and experience, and directs and supervises assigned personnel.

Requirements

Valid Arizona RN license
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience
ED experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Preferred

Charge nurse experience
EMR experience
NIH is not required but is recommended

Facility

Northwest Medical Center

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Short Term Acute Care
294 beds

ADDRESS6200 North La Cholla BoulevardTucson, AZ 85741

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About Tucson, AZ

As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Tucson, AZ here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Tucson's cost of living is 6% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 100°F, while winter average lows are around 40°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Tucson, with options available in various neighborhoods.

Transportation

Tucson is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
A car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Tucson has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include allergies due to desert flora and sun-related conditions.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the University of Arizona and healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Tucson offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports events.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the canyons, streams, and foothills, visit Catalina State Park, hike Mt.
Lemmon, and even ski and snowboard in the winter.

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