Charge Nurse; RN - ED - Emergency Department

Charge Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department - $34-44 per hour at Tenet-AZ Region summary:
The Charge Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Department leads night shift clinical operations, coordinating patient flow, staffing, and quality care for high-acuity cases. This role requires collaboration with physicians, hospital leadership, and EMS partners while mentoring staff and supporting regulatory compliance. The position offers a sign-on bonus, night shift differential, and opportunities for professional growth in a high-volume, well-supported ED environment.
Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a ED - Emergency Department Charge Nurse (RN) for a nursing job in Glendale, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department

• Discipline: RN

• Duration:
Ongoing

• 36 hours per week

• Shift: 12 hours

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Employment Type:

Staff
RN – Emergency Clinical Coordinator (Nights, 7p–7a)

Location:

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus – Glendale, AZ

Schedule:

Full Time | 7:00 pm – 7:00 am (12-hr nights)

Incentives:

$15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible hires + night shift differential
Role overview
The Emergency Clinical Coordinator provides on-shift leadership for the Emergency Department, coordinating patient flow, staffing, and clinical operations to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality care. This role serves as a primary liaison with ED physicians, hospital leadership, ancillary departments, and pre-hospital/EMS partners. The coordinator mentors bedside staff, supports regulatory readiness, and champions performance improvement aligned to ED quality metrics.
What you’ll do

• Lead real-time ED operations on nights: triage support, bed assignment/turnover, throughput, and escalation for high-acuity cases.

• Serve as clinical resource for RNs/techs: coach best practices in rapid assessment, resuscitation, pain/PONV control, sepsis/STEMI/stroke pathways, and safe handoffs.

• Round for quality and safety; reinforce documentation standards, medication safety, and core measures compliance.

• Collaborate with ED medical director, charge RNs, house supervisor, lab, imaging, respiratory, and inpatient units to reduce LWOT and door-to-disposition times.

• Partner with EMS for smooth transitions; participate in debriefs and incident reviews.

• Precept, mentor, and support competency validation for new and experienced staff.

• Contribute to scheduling input, resource allocation, and supply/equipment readiness.

• Assist leadership with policy rollouts, audits, and survey/regulatory preparedness.
Required qualifications

• Current RN license (Arizona or compact).

• BLS and ACLS (AHA).

• PALS or ENPC (or obtained within 90 days of hire).

• Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions in high-stress situations; strong communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred qualifications

• 1+ years recent ED experience (community or academic setting).

• Prior charge, preceptor, or coordinator experience.

• TNCC and CEN certifications.

• BSN or higher degree.
Why Abrazo Arrowhead Emergency Department

• Night shift differential + $15,000 sign-on bonus (eligibility rules apply).

• High-acuity, high-volume ED with strong physician partnership and dedicated ancillary support (respiratory, lab, imaging on site).

• Growth & leadership pathway: robust education, preceptor opportunities, and support for specialty certifications.

• Team culture that has your back: collaborative leaders, consistent feedback loops, and swift barrier removal to keep care moving.

• Modern Glendale location just off Loop-101 with convenient parking and access to dining and amenities.

• Comprehensive benefits package.
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Tenet AZ Job  #. Posted job title: RN Emergency Charge RN FT Nights
Benefits

• Sign-On bonus
Keywords:
Emergency Department RN, Charge Nurse, ED Nurse Coordinator, Patient Flow Management, Clinical Leadership, Emergency Nursing, Night Shift Nurse, Nursing Mentor, ACLS Certified RN, High-Acuity Care