Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Yuma, Arizona
Onvida Health – Foothills Medical Plaza

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room

Location: Yuma, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

Seeking an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse to work in a Level 2 trauma ER setting. The facility handles a high volume of patients with a variety of emergency needs including trauma Level I and II cases.

Key Details

• Trauma Level: Level 2 trauma center (extension of a main campus Level 2 trauma, STEMI, and Stroke receiving center)
• ER Beds: 20 beds, including 2 trauma bays and 6 fast track beds
• Patient Volume: Approximately 300 patients per day
• Patient Ratios:

  • Medical: 1:5
  • Urgent Care: 1:2-3
  • Fast Track: 1:6
• Security: In-house 24/7, located in ER lobby
• Shift Start Times: Varied (7am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 3pm) with modified self-scheduling
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week block
• Holiday Requirement: Typically 2 shifts out of 5 (including eves)
• Floating: Shared schedule with main campus ER; infrequent last-minute floating; 15-minute drive to main campus
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Orientation: One day New Employee Orientation, one day clinical/EMR training, one day floor orientation (3p-3a shift)

Required Qualifications

• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room nursing experience
  • Must have trauma Level I or II experience within the last 2-3 years (Level III or lower not accepted)
  • Experience with gunshot wounds and stab wounds is a plus
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred
• EMR: Epic proficiency required with experience within the last 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required

Clinical Environment & Support

• Common Diagnoses: Wide range of emergency conditions
• Common Drips: ICU-level drips for hold patients; ICU staff available for assistance
• Staffing:

  • Physicians and mid-level providers on varied shifts, including pediatric board-certified providers
  • No charge nurse on shift; house supervisor available for assistance
  • ED techs with 2+ years experience assist with EKGs, vitals, blood draws, splints
  • Patient Care Assistants with less than 2 years experience assist with similar duties
• Respiratory Therapy: RT assigned 24/7 for ABGs, nebulizer treatments, ventilators, CPAP
• Equipment: Glidescope, Hamilton and Phillips ventilators
• Telemetry: RN reads own telemetry; monitor techs also available
• Imaging: Dedicated CT and X-ray in ER; transport team available; RN accompanies critical patients
• Lab Draws: ED techs perform lab draws; RNs may draw from IV starts
• Triage: Quick look with two areas using Emergency Severity Index (ESI)
• Holding Area: Intermixed with ER beds
• Psych/Seclusion Rooms: None available

Additional Notes

• Start dates are fixed and not flexible
• 100-mile radius rule applies
• No 48-hour shift guarantees
• No blocked scheduling requests allowed
• Return to Office (RTO) limited to no more than 5 days

This position offers a challenging and fast-paced environment for experienced ER nurses with trauma expertise looking to work in a Level 2 trauma center setting.