First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Gilbert, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse – Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse to provide emergency care to patients with a wide range of medical and trauma conditions. The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years of ER/Trauma experience, strong assessment and critical-thinking skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced emergency department.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, triage, and provide emergency nursing care to patients with varying levels of acuity.
- Manage trauma and emergency cases, including motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, strokes, myocardial infarctions, and high-risk obstetric emergencies.
- Monitor patients and assist with cardioversions, conscious sedation, and closed-fracture management.
- Care for patients requiring psychiatric holds until transfer to an appropriate facility.
- Provide care to pediatric patients within the department's age guidelines.
- Collaborate with physicians, midlevel providers, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow established emergency care and patient safety protocols.
- Float between the Gilbert and Chandler emergency departments as required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of ER/Trauma nursing experience.
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS or ENPC certifications.
- Successful completion of moderate conscious sedation competency testing.
- Ability to work rotating start times and mid-shifts as assigned.
- Must meet the facility's employment eligibility and 50-mile radius requirements.
Department Details
- Department: Emergency Room
- Capacity: 31 beds
- Patient-to-nurse ratio: Approximately 1:3–4
- Stroke and cardiac services: Stroke center and chest pain center
- Pediatric population: Approximately 11% of patients
- Patient age policy: Patients aged 15 and younger are stabilized and transferred according to facility policy.
- Staffing support: Charge nurse, unit secretary, paramedics, and CNAs.
- Provider coverage: Approximately 2–6 physicians and 2–4 midlevel providers.
- Respiratory therapy: Available 24/7.
- Pharmacy: Available 24/7, with an ER pharmacist on days five days per week.
- Monitoring equipment: GE Lifepak monitors.
- Ventilation equipment: Puritan Bennett 840, Dräger, Vision BiPAP, and V60 devices.
Common Patient Conditions and Procedures
- Motor vehicle accidents and other traumatic injuries.
- Gunshot wounds and other penetrating trauma.
- Cerebrovascular accidents (stroke).
- Myocardial infarction and other acute cardiac conditions.
- High-risk obstetric emergencies.
- Psychiatric holds, averaging approximately 4–6 patients per day.
- Cardioversions and conscious sedation for closed fractures.
Shift and Scheduling
- Shift length: 12 hours.
- Day/Mid shifts: Start times vary at 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, or 1:00 PM.
- Night shifts: Start times vary at 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, or 7:00 PM.
- Flexibility: Travelers must be flexible with assigned start times and may be scheduled for mid-shifts.
- Weekends: Every other weekend required.
- Holidays: Must work 2 of the 3 holidays during the holiday season.
- Scrub color: Navy.
Floating Requirements
- Travelers may float between the Gilbert and Chandler ER locations, approximately 7 miles or 15 minutes apart.
- Floating may include mid-shifts.
Orientation and Assessments
- Day 1: Pass/fail simulation lab. Study guides will be provided with the first-day instructions.
- Unit orientation: Approximately 2–3 days on the floor.
- Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam: Required 24–48 hours before position acceptance; maximum of 2 attempts.
Submission and Eligibility Requirements
- Radius restriction: Candidates must meet the facility's 50-mile radius rule.
- Candidates cannot be employed full-time, part-time, or PRN at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and Dignity.
- Confirm eligibility and current certifications before submission.
Ideal Candidate
An experienced ER/Trauma RN who can manage high-acuity emergencies, perform confidently in a fast-paced setting, adapt to variable shift start times, and float between the Gilbert and Chandler emergency departments. The candidate should be prepared for the required simulation lab and dysrhythmia assessment.
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About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus