Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse - $2,164 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/14/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Emergency Department position requiring 2 years of ED experience and active AZ or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Position based in an acute care Emergency Department setting
• Level 4 trauma center with 24 beds, 4 critical rooms, and 1 designated trauma room
• Nurse to patient ratio is typically 1:4 in general ED and 1:2 or 1:1 for ICU-level patients
• Manages diverse patient population including CP, abdominal pain, minor trauma, and respiratory distress
• Uses Cerner EMR; prior Cerner experience is preferred
• Night shifts with 12-hour shift length
• Every other weekend required; must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• One on-call shift per 28-day schedule
• Floating required between east and west EDs, generally prescheduled
• Intake model for lower acuity patients and separate triage area where qualified travelers may triage
• Two well-equipped psych/seclusion rooms within the unit
• ED nurses are responsible for managing their own ED holds and may be asked to assist with triage if they demonstrate competency
• Charge nurse and house supervisor are present 24/7; charge nurse typically does not take a patient assignment
• ED techs, paramedics, and RT provide support; paramedics may discharge patients and administer medications
• RNs are required to troubleshoot, but not manage, vents and other RT equipment
• RNs read their own telemetry strips and may perform EKGs at night
• Block scheduling is allowed, but no more than four consecutive shifts
• Navy blue dignity scrubs are required
• Hospital orientation includes two days plus a 12-hour mentored shift at each ED location
• Must reside at least 50 miles from facility if in AZ, NV, NE, IA, or MN
• First time travelers will be considered

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years recent Emergency Department RN experience required
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and either ENPC or PALS required
• Experience with conscious sedation and critical thinking for AMI management required
• Must provide two professional references: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the past 3 years
• Completion of Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) and sterile technique testing required before beginning assignment
• Driver’s license required for consideration
• Cannot have been directly employed by a CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility in the past year

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-614291. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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