Job Title
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a high-volume Emergency Department and Trauma unit serving approximately 250–300 patients per day across acute and subacute care areas.
- Maintain a 1:4 patient ratio while managing a diverse patient population including trauma, cardiac, spinal cord, and psychiatric hold cases.
- Utilize Cerner EMR and Phillips telemetry monitors, including the ability to read and interpret cardiac strips.
- Perform and maintain competency in sterile field procedures including Foley catheter insertion and port-a-cath insertion as validated through SIMs Lab assessment.
- Float as needed between multiple Emergency Department locations within the assigned facility network, including mid-shift floats.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, mid-levels, respiratory therapy (available 24/7), and pharmacy staff.
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years of Emergency Room experience.
- At least 6 months of Trauma Level 1 experience required.
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (ENPC is not an accepted substitute for PALS).
- Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips using Phillips monitoring systems.
- Proficiency with Cerner EMR.
- Must have personal reliable transportation; ability to float between multiple facilities located approximately 30 minutes apart.
Preferred Experience / Skills
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or ATCN certification preferred.
- Experience with high-acuity trauma, psychiatric holds, and complex emergency presentations.
- Familiarity with sterile field technique and competency in central line and Foley catheter procedures.
Why Join Us
- Work in a fast-paced, high-acuity Emergency and Trauma environment with robust multidisciplinary support including 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy coverage.
- Gain experience in a nationally recognized trauma center environment with a high patient volume and diverse case mix.