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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department position requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED experience and at least 6 months of Trauma Level 1 experience.
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Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department in an acute care hospital setting
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ED has 36 acute beds, 54 subacute beds, and 6 trauma bays (travelers not assigned to trauma bays)
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Patient population includes trauma, burns, cardiac, spinal cord, and TBI cases; pediatric patients are transferred out
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High-volume unit serving approximately 88,000 patients per year (250–300 per day), including 30–40 psych holds
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1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
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Charting system: Cerner
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Telemetry monitoring via Philips monitors; ability to read strips required
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Vents are managed by Respiratory Therapy; RT is available 24/7
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Pharmacy is available 24/7, with a pharmacist present in the ED 10 hours per day
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Unit is supported by a minimum of 2 MDs (up to 8), midlevels, and anesthesia
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Two charge RNs on the unit with light patient loads
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Four PCTs available for sitter coverage
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12-hour night shifts
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4 weekend shifts required per 4-week period, at unit discretion
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Holiday coverage based on unit needs
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Floating is required between up to 4 facilities (main campus, a second campus, and two freestanding ERs approximately 30 minutes apart); mid-shift floating is possible
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Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses are not accepted
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Required certifications (must be active, not pending): BLS, ACLS, and PALS — ENPC is not an accepted substitute for PALS
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Preferred certifications: TNCC and ATCN
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Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department RN experience required
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Minimum 6 months of Trauma Level 1 ED experience required
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BSN is not required
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Ability to read cardiac monitor strips (Philips monitors)
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Must pass a Relias Dysrhythmia (DYS) exam prior to offer confirmation; candidates have 2 attempts
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Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years — both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
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A copy of a valid driver's license is required for consideration
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Candidates must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility; driver's license is used to verify permanent address
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Personal vehicle required for floating between facilities
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Orientation consists of 2–3 shifts on the floor, plus a pass/fail skills assessment on Day 1; a study guide is provided in advance
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SIMs Lab is required and pass/fail: ED travelers must demonstrate competency in sterile Foley catheter insertion and port-a-cath insertion (instead of central line dressing changes); breaking sterile field results in termination from the program
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Additional orientation topics include lifts, restraints, and wound care (educational only, not pass/fail)
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Navy scrubs required
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Natural hair color required; facial piercings are not permitted
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Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
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Candidates who fail the Relias DYS exam or the sterile technique skills assessment on both attempts are ineligible to be placed at CommonSpirit AZ or Sacramento region facilities for 6 months
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Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
