Travel Emergency Department RN – Level 1 Trauma (Cerner EMR) - $2,185 per week

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: 12/08/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department position with night shifts and Cerner EMR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department within an acute care hospital
• Patient population includes trauma, burns, cardiac, spinal cord, and behavioral health holds
• Patient ratios are 1:4 in the ER
• The unit includes 36 acute beds, 54 subacute beds, and 6 trauma bays (no travelers assigned to trauma bays)
• Uses Cerner EMR; Cerner experience is required
• Assignment is for 13 weeks with 12-hour night shifts
• Four weekend shifts are required per four-week period
• Holiday coverage required for 2 out of 4 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's)
• Floating within multiple ER locations may be required, including facilities up to 30 minutes apart, and floating can occur mid-shift
• Orientation includes 12 hours and 2-3 floor orientation shifts
• Scrub color is navy
• Responsibilities include providing emergency care to diverse patient populations such as trauma, cardiac, psych holds, and general emergencies
• Trauma and major pediatric cases are stabilized and transferred out
• Will work with a team including 2 charge RNs, 4 PCTs, MDs, midlevels, RTs, and pharmacy support
• SIMs Lab for Foley catheter insertion required; sterile technique is strictly evaluated during orientation
• IV team is available and core RNs are ultrasound trained
• Ventilators are managed by respiratory therapists
• Behavioral health patients (30-40 holds) may be present in the ED
• Holiday coverage expectations are clearly defined for major holidays
• Returning candidates may not have been directly employed by related health systems in the past year
• Personal transportation is required for travel between facilities

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license is required at the time of application; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent ER experience is required
• At least 1 year of Level 1 Trauma experience as both permanent staff and traveler required (will consider 8+ months Level 1 experience)
• Must have recent Cerner EMR experience documented in work history
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS; TNCC and ATCN are preferred
• Must be able to read cardiac strips and work with Philips telemetry monitors
• Passing the DYS (Relias Dysrhythmia) exam and a sterile technique skills validation on day 1 of orientation is required; failure on two attempts leads to disqualification
• Must reside more than 50 miles from facility; driver’s license used for verification
• Must submit a copy of driver’s license for consideration
• Must provide two recent professional references as specified
• Must have natural hair color and no facial piercings; men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• First time travelers will not be considered

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-615856. 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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