Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,300 to $2,500 per week in New River, AZ

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: New River, AZ
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,300 to $2,500 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Registered Nurse - ER/Trauma

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Start Date: 05-18-2026

End Date: 08-17-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Nights, 12-hour shifts (night shift), exact start/end times not specified; 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks; guaranteed 36 hours per week; night shift/overnight (NOC)

Hours per Week: 36

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency and trauma nursing care in a fast-paced Level 1 Trauma ER, keeping patient safety front and center
• Perform trauma assessments, triage, and rapid interventions for a wide range of diagnoses including trauma and burns
• Maintain sterile technique and perform skills such as Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes as validated in SIMs Lab
• Read and interpret telemetry strips and monitor patients using Phillips telemetry systems
• Document patient care thoroughly using the Cerner EMR so the team has clear, timely information
• Collaborate with charge RNs, physicians, RTs, pharmacists, and IV teams to coordinate efficient patient care
• Float between ER campuses when needed and adapt quickly to different unit workflows and equipment
• Participate in required competency checks, pass/fail orientation assessments, and unit-based education (lifts, restraints, wound care)

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency and trauma clinical judgment and rapid assessment skills
• Telemetry interpretation and cardiac monitoring familiarity (Phillips systems)
• Proficient in Cerner EMR documentation and workflows
• Sterile field maintenance and central line/port-a-cath care
• Foley catheter insertion and competency in common ER procedures
• Ability to work in a 1:4 ratio environment and manage high patient volumes
• Comfort with pediatric transfers and trauma/burn patient populations
• Teamwork with multidisciplinary teams including RT, pharmacy, hospitalists/intensivists

Requirements

• Active RN license in good standing (License to submit acceptable per posting)
• Minimum 6 months trauma Level 1 experience (required)
• Approximately 2 years ER experience noted in additional details
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (required)
• TNCC and ATCN are preferred (nice-to-have)
• Ability to read telemetry and interpret strips (Phillips monitors)
• Competence with Cerner EMR charting
• Willingness to complete and pass SIMs Lab skills and day-1 pass/fail exam (study guide provided)
• Travel-team specifics: must have own vehicle; adhere to facility appearance and safety policies (natural hair color, no facial piercings; men clean-shaven for fit testing)
• Must pass the DYS exam prior to accepting assignment (2 attempts; failure results in 6-month restriction for CS AZ and Sac Region)

Benefits

• Supportive team culture that values your skills and growth
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required certifications
• Paid orientation and skills validation (SIMs Lab provided)
• Dedicated clinical leadership and charge RN support
• Opportunities to cross-train and float across four ER campuses for variety and growth
• Flexible scheduling with guaranteed weekly hours
• Access to 24/7 RT and pharmacy services for clinical backup
• Professional development opportunities and continued competency training