American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department position requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience and at least 6 months of Trauma Level 1 experience.

Details

• Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department in an acute care hospital setting
• ED has 36 acute beds, 54 subacute beds, and 6 trauma bays (travelers not assigned to trauma bays)
• Patient population includes trauma, burns, cardiac, spinal cord, and TBI cases; pediatric patients are transferred out
• High-volume unit serving approximately 88,000 patients per year (250–300 per day), including 30–40 psych holds
• 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Charting system: Cerner
• Telemetry monitoring via Philips monitors; ability to read strips required
• Vents are managed by Respiratory Therapy; RT is available 24/7
• Pharmacy is available 24/7, with a pharmacist present in the ED 10 hours per day
• Unit is supported by a minimum of 2 MDs (up to 8), midlevels, and anesthesia
• Two charge RNs on the unit with light patient loads
• Four PCTs available for sitter coverage
• 12-hour night shifts
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week period, at unit discretion
• Holiday coverage based on unit needs
• Floating is required between up to 4 facilities (main campus, a second campus, and two freestanding ERs approximately 30 minutes apart); mid-shift floating is possible

Requirements

• Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses are not accepted
• Required certifications (must be active, not pending): BLS, ACLS, and PALS — ENPC is not an accepted substitute for PALS
• Preferred certifications: TNCC and ATCN
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department RN experience required
• Minimum 6 months of Trauma Level 1 ED experience required
• BSN is not required
• Ability to read cardiac monitor strips (Philips monitors)
• Must pass a Relias Dysrhythmia (DYS) exam prior to offer confirmation; candidates have 2 attempts
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years — both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• A copy of a valid driver's license is required for consideration
• Candidates must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility; driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• Personal vehicle required for floating between facilities

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of 2–3 shifts on the floor, plus a pass/fail skills assessment on Day 1; a study guide is provided in advance
• SIMs Lab is required and pass/fail: ED travelers must demonstrate competency in sterile Foley catheter insertion and port-a-cath insertion (instead of central line dressing changes); breaking sterile field results in termination from the program
• Additional orientation topics include lifts, restraints, and wound care (educational only, not pass/fail)
• Navy scrubs required
• Natural hair color required; facial piercings are not permitted
• Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Candidates who fail the Relias DYS exam or the sterile technique skills assessment on both attempts are ineligible to be placed at CommonSpirit AZ or Sacramento region facilities for 6 months
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-712739. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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