Travel ER RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED
- Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a Level 1 Trauma Center on nights, requiring at least 6 months of Level 1 trauma experience and an AZ or compact RN license.

• Emergency Department at a Level 1 Trauma Center
• Acute unit with 36 beds and Subacute unit with 54 beds; trauma bays are staffed by core staff only
• 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Cerner EMR
• 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week period (Saturday/Sunday)
• Holiday coverage based on unit needs
• Floating required between St. Joseph's Main, St. Joseph's Westgate, AZ General Laveen, and two Free Standing ERs in Litchfield Park and Glendale (approximately 30 minutes apart), including mid-shift floats
• Charge RNs available with light or task-based patient loads
• 4 PCTs on unit for sitter support
• RT and Pharmacy available 24/7, with a dedicated ER pharmacist for 10 hours per day
• Telemetry monitoring via Philips monitors, requiring strip-reading ability
• Vents managed by Respiratory Therapy
• IV Team available with ultrasound-trained core RNs
• High-acuity patient population including trauma, burns, psychiatric holds, spinal cord and TBI cases, with pediatric patients transferred out
• Approximately 88,000 patients annually, averaging 250-300 patients per day

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (ENPC does not substitute for PALS)
• TNCC and ATCN certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required
• At least 6 months of Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Must pass a Dysrhythmia (DYS) exam prior to accepting an offer, with up to 2 attempts allowed
• Must pass a sterile technique exam for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on day 1 of orientation
• Driver's license required for submission and used to verify permanent address
• Must maintain natural hair color and no facial piercings; men must be clean shaven for respirator fit testing

• Provide emergency and trauma nursing care in a high-volume, high-acuity Level 1 Trauma Center
• Participate in floor-specific orientation consisting of 2-3 shifts
• Complete SIMs Lab competency for Foley catheter insertion and port-a-cath insertion (specific to ED)
• Additional educational sessions provided for lifts, restraints, and wound care due to facility-specific equipment and policies
• Scrub color required:
  Navy
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility, based on driver's license address
• Travelers must have their own vehicle for transportation between float sites
• Failure of the DYS exam or sterile technique exam after 2 attempts results in Do Not Use status for 6 months across Common Spirit Arizona and Sacramento regions
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any Common Spirit-affiliated facility (including CHI and Dignity Health) within the past year; PRN employment through outside firms is acceptable
• First-time travelers may be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-763771. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Emergency Dept

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.