Travel Emergency Department Trauma RN - $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: 01/05/2026
• 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 I Trauma Emergency Department position requiring Cerner proficiency and at least one year of Level I trauma experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care Level I Trauma Emergency Department
• 36-bed acute and 54-bed subacute ER unit with 6 trauma bays
• Patient ratio of 1:4 in the emergency department
• Common cases include trauma, chest pain, spinal cord and head injuries, burns, behavioral health, and pediatrics (peds transferred out)
• Utilizes Cerner EMR and Phillips telemetry monitors
• 12-hour night shifts with 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period
• Work schedule includes 2 out of 4 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s)
• Floating required between main campus, Westgate, and two free-standing ERs, possibly midshift
• Orientation includes 2-3 shifts on the floor
• SIMs lab and pass/fail exams required during orientation
• Charge RNs and PCTs present for support
• No on-call requirement
• Navy scrubs are required
• Responsible for providing direct nursing care for a varied caseload of emergency patients in a high-volume department
• Expect to manage trauma cases and perform skills such as Foley catheter insertion and sterile port-a-cath procedures
• Attendance at SIMs lab required with emphasis on sterile field maintenance; failure may result in immediate removal from assignment
• Must maintain natural hair color and no facial piercings; men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Pharmacy and respiratory therapy support available 24/7
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Travelers must have their own vehicle due to multiple float locations
• 30-40 psych holds can be expected at a time

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent ER experience
• At least 1 year of Level I Trauma ER experience as a traveler or permanent staff (will consider 8+ months)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Cerner EMR experience required, must be recent
• Must be able to read telemetry strips
• Must pass Relias Dysrhythmia and sterile technique exams prior to final offer (2 attempts allowed)
• 50-mile radius rule applies; driver’s license address determines eligibility
• Not accepting first-time travelers
• Candidates must not have worked for associated health system in the past year

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-615855. 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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