Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department
Location: Tucson, AZ
Facility Type: Level I Trauma Center
Position Type: Travel
Start Date: May 18, 2026
Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
Schedule: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Hours: 36 hours per week
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### Position Overview
A Level I Trauma Center is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment. The RN will provide high-acuity care in a fast-paced emergency setting and must be comfortable handling trauma cases and critically ill patients.
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### Key Responsibilities
* Deliver direct patient care in a high-volume Emergency Department
* Triage and assess patients presenting with a wide range of conditions
* Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
* Respond to trauma and emergency situations efficiently
* Manage overflow inpatient holds in the ED on a rotating basis
* Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
* Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
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### Qualifications
* Minimum 2+ years of recent ED RN experience required
* Prior experience in a Level I Trauma Center required
* Experience in a 500+ bed hospital preferred
* Previous travel nursing experience required
* Active Arizona RN license (or compact license)
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### Certifications Required
* Basic Life Support (BLS)
* Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
* Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
* NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
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### Facility & Role Details
* High-acuity Level I Trauma Center environment
* May be required to take inpatient overflow assignments in the ED
* Scrub Color: Navy (including warm-up jacket)
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### About the Role
This role is ideal for experienced emergency nurses who thrive in high-pressure environments and are confident managing complex trauma and critical care cases. Strong clinical judgment and adaptability are essential for success in this setting.
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Apply today to secure your next high-impact travel nursing assignment!