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 : ASAP
- 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 holidaysOnboarding / Orientation :2–3 floor shifts orientation
Day 1 Exam (Pass / Fail) — must pass to continueSIMs 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 checkBreaking 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 bedsTrauma Bays : 6 (travelers do not cover these)Average Volume : ~250–300 patients / day, 88,000 / yearCommon Diagnoses : Trauma, CP, Spinal Cord Injury, TBI, psych holds (30–40), burns and peds transferred outPatient Ratios : 1 : 4Support :2 Charge RNs (light / no patient load)
4 PCTs (primarily for sitter coverage)In-house resources : RT 24 / 7, Pharmacy, MDs / midlevels, anesthesiaIV Team : Core RNs (ultrasound trained)👩⚕️ Requirements
Experience :Minimum 1 year Trauma Level 1 ED experience (as traveler + perm RN)
No first-time travelersWill screen 8+ months of Level 1 experienceEMR : 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 Westgate2 Free-Standing ERs (Litchfield Park & Glendale)Can float mid-shiftMust 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 piercingsMen 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 techniqueLacks Cerner experience or trauma level 1 historyMissing required certificationsLocal within 50 miles✅ Ideal Candidate
Experienced Trauma Level 1 ED RNRecent Cerner EMR proficiencyComfortable with high-volume, fast-paced EDStrong sterile technique skillsReliable with float flexibility and weekend / holiday availabilityLet me know if you’d like help :
Comparing this to your other contractsCreating a submission checklistReviewing your resume language to reflect Cerner & trauma-level experiencePrepping for Day 1 test and SIMs LabAbout Nationwide Therapy Group
NTG is a proud partner with healthcare professionals across the country. We are Joint Commission certified, and specialize in staffing all areas of nursing, therapy, and allied health in all 50 states. Our focus is YOU... the traveler! Our goal is to help you find the perfect opportunity through some of the best recruiters in the business. We want to provide an agency experience that is easy and stress-free so you can focus on what you do best... providing exceptional care to your patients!
Benefits
Holiday PayWeekly payGuaranteed Hours401k retirement planMedical benefitsMileage reimbursementReferral bonusLicense and certification reimbursementDental benefits