Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Job Title: Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Location: Yuma, Arizona
Schedule: Full-Time | 12-Hour Night Shift | 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Pay Range: $39.93–$51.91 per hour
Night Differential: $4.50 per hour
Weekend Differential: $4.00 per hour
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 with a one-year commitment or $10,000 with a two-year commitment
Relocation Assistance: $5,000 with a one-year commitment or $10,000 with a two-year commitment
Housing Assistance: Up to 3 months of temporary housing may be available

Job Overview

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse to join a busy Level III Trauma Emergency Department in Yuma, Arizona.

This high-volume Emergency Department treats approximately 200 patients per day and serves as a STEMI and stroke receiving center. The department includes 52 beds, four trauma bays, six fast-track beds, dedicated CT and X-ray capabilities, and 24/7 respiratory therapy and security support.

Candidates must have at least two years of recent Emergency Department experience and significant experience working in a Level I or Level II Trauma Center. This position is best suited for an RN who is comfortable managing high-acuity emergency patients, independently interpreting telemetry, and responding rapidly to critical situations.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to patients presenting with a broad range of emergency and trauma conditions
Perform rapid assessments, triage, and prioritization using the Emergency Severity Index
Manage medical, surgical, cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and trauma emergencies
Monitor and independently interpret cardiac telemetry and rhythm strips
Recognize critical rhythm changes and initiate appropriate interventions
Provide care to STEMI and stroke patients according to established protocols
Stabilize trauma patients and assist with emergency procedures
Manage critically ill patients being held in the Emergency Department while awaiting inpatient placement
Administer medications, blood products, IV therapies, and critical-care infusions according to established protocols
Start peripheral IVs and obtain laboratory specimens when needed
Assist with management of gunshot wounds, stab wounds, and other traumatic injuries
Collaborate with emergency physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, technicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
Accompany critically ill patients to CT, X-ray, or other departments when clinically necessary
Utilize dedicated emergency imaging resources to support timely diagnosis and treatment
Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record
Respond to cardiac arrests, rapid deterioration, and other emergency situations
Follow infection-control, patient-safety, and trauma-care standards
Participate in modified self-scheduling and department staffing requirements
Float to a nearby freestanding Emergency Department when scheduled or operationally necessary

Department Information

Level III Trauma Center
STEMI receiving center
Stroke receiving facility
Approximately 200 Emergency Department visits per day
52 beds
4 trauma bays
6 fast-track beds
Separate quick-look/triage areas using ESI
Dedicated Emergency Department CT and X-ray
24/7 respiratory therapy support
24/7 security presence
Monitor technicians available, although RNs are responsible for interpreting their own telemetry
Emergency Department technicians assist with EKGs, vital signs, blood draws, and splinting
Emergency physicians, advanced practice providers, and pediatric-trained providers support the department
Typical staffing ratios include:

Medical Emergency Patients: Approximately 1:5
Fast Track: Approximately 1:6

Qualifications

Required

Current Registered Nurse license or eligibility for Arizona licensure
Minimum of two years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience
Recent Level I or Level II Trauma Center experience within the past two to three years
Strong telemetry interpretation skills and ability to independently read cardiac rhythm strips
Current Basic Life Support certification
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification
Current NIH Stroke Scale certification
Strong emergency assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills
Ability to manage multiple high-acuity patients in a fast-paced environment
Experience caring for critically ill and trauma patients
Ability to work 12-hour night shifts
Ability to meet weekend and holiday scheduling requirements
Willingness to float to a nearby freestanding Emergency Department when needed

Preferred

Trauma Nursing Core Course certification
Experience treating patients with gunshot wounds or stab wounds
Experience in Level I Trauma Center environments
Critical-care or ICU experience in addition to Emergency Department experience
Experience managing critical-care drips
Experience with high-volume Emergency Departments

Schedule Requirements

12-hour night shifts, primarily 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Modified self-scheduling
Approximately four weekend shifts per four-week scheduling block
Typically two of five major holidays or holiday eves
Occasional planned floating to a nearby freestanding Emergency Department approximately 15 minutes away

Sign-On, Relocation & Housing Support

Qualified candidates may be eligible for:

$5,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year employment commitment
$10,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year employment commitment
$5,000 relocation assistance with a one-year commitment
$10,000 relocation assistance with a two-year commitment
Up to three months of temporary housing for qualifying relocating candidates
Additional eligibility requirements may apply.

Orientation

Department orientation includes:

New employee orientation
Clinical and Epic training
Unit-based Emergency Department orientation

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
Night and weekend shift differentials
Sign-on and relocation incentives
Temporary housing assistance for qualifying candidates
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
Retirement savings programs
Paid time off
Continuing-education and professional-development opportunities
Career advancement within Emergency and Trauma Services

If you are an experienced Emergency Room RN with recent Level I or Level II trauma experience who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, we would love to hear from you.