Emergency Department Registered Nurse (Trauma Care)
Yuma, Arizona
Yuma Regional Medical Center

ER Registered Nurse Opportunity - Yuma, Arizona

Assignment Details

• Location: Yuma, Arizona
• Unit: Emergency Room (ER)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Dates: Not flexible
• Shift Times: Varied start times including 7 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, and 3 PM
• Scheduling: Modified self-scheduling
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week block
• Holiday Requirement: Typically 2 shifts out of 5 holidays (including eves)
• Orientation:

  • One New Employee Orientation (NEO)
  • One day clinical/EPIC training
  • One day on the floor

Experience & Certifications Required

• Minimum 2 years of ER experience within the past 3 years
• Experience must be from Level I or II trauma centers (Level III or Critical Access Hospital experience not accepted)
• Active certifications required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred
• Recent proficiency and use of Epic EMR required

Unit & Patient Care Information

• Trauma Level: Level 3 trauma center (ER operates like Level 1)
• Beds: 52 total with 4 trauma bays
• Average ER patient volume: Approximately 200 patients per day
• Patient Types: All emergency cases including STEMI and stroke receiving (stroke interventions are transferred out)
• Ratios: 1:5 for medical patients, 1:6 for fast track
• Fast Track: 6 beds available
• Triage: Two quick-look areas using Emergency Severity Index (ESI)
• Holding Area: Intermixed with ER beds
• Psych/Seclusion Rooms: None
• Security: In-house 24/7, located near ER lobby

Team & Support Staff

• Physicians & Mid-level Providers: Varied shifts including pediatric board-certified providers
• Charge Nurse: No charge nurse on shift; House Supervisor available for assistance
• ED Techs: Experienced (2+ years) performing EKGs, vitals, blood draws, splints
• Patient Care Assistants (PCA): Less than 2 years experience, similar duties as ED techs
• Respiratory Therapists (RT): 24/7 coverage; handle ABGs, nebulizer treatments, ventilators, CPAP
• Tele/Monitor Techs: Present, but RNs must read their own telemetry
• Phlebotomy: Labs drawn by ED techs or RNs (no dedicated phlebotomists)

Equipment & Facilities

• Ventilators: Glidescope, Hamilton, and Phillips models
• Imaging: Dedicated CT and X-ray in ER with transport team; RNs accompany critical patients
• Telemetry: RN responsible for reading own telemetry; monitor tech support available

Additional Information

• Floating: Shared schedule with nearby Foothills freestanding ER (15-minute drive); infrequent last-minute floating
• Return to Office (RTO): No more than 5 days allowed
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• RN Responsibilities: Must read own telemetry and manage patient care independently

This position is ideal for experienced ER nurses seeking a fast-paced, high-volume trauma center environment with a strong team and advanced resources.