Travel Nurse Level I RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,370 per week

Nationwide Therapy Group is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department Level I for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/13/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job ID #34209967

🏥 Emergency Department RN – 12H Evenings (1 PM - 1 AM)

Location: St. Joseph’s Main, Westgate, Litchfield Park, Glendale – Arizona
Trauma Level: I
Contract Weeks: 13 (91 days)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week

⏰ Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM (12H Evenings)
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks (unit discretion)
• Holiday Requirement: Work 2 of 4 major holidays
• Onboarding/Orientation:
  • 2–3 floor shifts orientation
  • Day 1 Exam (Pass/Fail) — must pass to continue
  • SIMs Lab (pass/fail)
    • Foley insertion
    • Central line dressing change (except ED: does port-a-cath instead)
    • Sterile technique is critical

🧪 Exam & SIMs Lab Details

• Day 1 Written Exam: Pass/fail (study guide provided)
• SIMs Lab: Skills check
  • Breaking sterile field = termination
• Areas Tested:
  • Foley catheter insertion
  • Central line dressing changes (or port-a-cath)
  • Lifts, restraints, wound care (educational)

🏥 Unit/Facility Info

• Unit Type: ED / Trauma (no traveler coverage in trauma bays)
• Bed Count:
  • Acute: 36 beds
  • Subacute: 54 beds
  • Trauma Bays: 6 (travelers do not cover these)
• Average Volume: ~250–300 patients/day, 88,000/year
• Common Diagnoses: Trauma, CP, Spinal Cord Injury, TBI, psych holds (30–40), burns and peds transferred out
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Support:
  • 2 Charge RNs (light/no patient load)
  • 4 PCTs (primarily for sitter coverage)
  • In-house resources: RT 24/7, Pharmacy, MDs/midlevels, anesthesia
  • IV Team: Core RNs (ultrasound trained)

👩‍⚕️ Requirements

• Experience:
  • Minimum 1 year Trauma Level 1 ED experience (as traveler + perm RN)
  • No first-time travelers
  • Will screen 8+ months of Level 1 experience
• EMR: Must have recent Cerner experience (listed clearly on resume)
• Certifications Required:
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Preferred:
  • TNCC and ATCN
  • (Note: ENPC is not accepted as a substitute for PALS)

🚨 Float Policy

• May float to:
  • St. Joseph’s Main
  • St. Joseph’s Westgate
  • 2 Free-Standing ERs (Litchfield Park & Glendale)
• Can float mid-shift
• Must have own vehicle – travel teams are not provided

📍 Facility Rules

• Radius Rule: Must live 50+ miles from facility (DL required)
• Hair & Piercings:
  • Must have natural hair color
  • No facial piercings
  • Men must be clean-shaven for N95 fit testing (no PAPR exceptions)
• Scrubs: Navy blue

❌ Disqualification Triggers

• Fail Day 1 exam (2 attempts max → DNU for 6 months)
• Fail SIMs Lab (especially sterile technique)
• Not competent in Foley/central line/sterile technique
• Lacks Cerner experience or trauma level 1 history
• Missing required certifications
• Local within 50 miles

✅ Ideal Candidate

• Experienced Trauma Level 1 ED RN
• Recent Cerner EMR proficiency
• Comfortable with high-volume, fast-paced ED
• Strong sterile technique skills
• Reliable with float flexibility and weekend/holiday availability

Let me know if you’d like help:

• Comparing this to your other contracts
• Creating a submission checklist
• Reviewing your resume language to reflect Cerner & trauma-level experience
• Prepping for Day 1 test and SIMs Lab

About Nationwide Therapy Group

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• 401k retirement plan
• Medical benefits
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• License and certification reimbursement
• Dental benefits