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Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

$1,511-2,016/week

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Certification details

BLS
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
Active AZ license or compact

Job details

A large hospital in Arizona is looking for experienced ER/Emergency Room RNs for a travel assignment. The right candidate will have 2 years of experience, hold an active BLS, ACLS, PALS and TNCC. Also must have an active AZ license or compact.

Job requirements

2 years ER experience
1 year of Trauma Level 1 experience a must
Cerner experience required

Schedule information

Shifts: 7a-7p, 7p-7a, 11a-11p, 1p-1a
4 weekend shifts per month, at unit discretion
2 out of 3 major holidays

Unit specific information

Unit: ED / Trauma
# beds: Acute - 36 and Subacute - 54. Trauma bays - 6 (no travelers)
Ratios: 1:4 ratio
EMR: Cerner
Charge Nurse: 2 Charge RNs - will task or have light patient load
Nurse Aides: 4-PCTs for sitters
Scrubs: Navy color
Tele: Phillips monitors, must be able to read strips
Vents: Managed by RT
Hospitalist or Intensivists in house
IV Team: Core RNs are US trained
RT 24/7
Pharmacy 24/7: Pharmacist in ER 10hrs/day

Additional Details

Float Policy: Can be float between St. Joseph's Main, St. Joseph's Westgate, and the 2 Free Standing ERs in Litchfield Park & Glendale. (4 facilities total)
DAY 1 PASS FAIL EXAM, STUDY GUIDE PROVIDED WIH FDI
PASS FAIL SIMs Lab: ED does Foley catheter insertion but does port-a-cath insertion instead of central line dressing change

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515 beds
Oracle Cerner

ADDRESS350 W Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85013

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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Phoenix is slightly lower than the national average, with affordable housing and reasonable grocery and transportation costs.
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Weather

Summer average highs: 104°F, Summer average lows: 81°F.
Winter average highs: 67°F, Winter average lows: 45°F.

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Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system, but a car is generally recommended for getting around the sprawling metro area.

Demographics

Phoenix has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include allergies due to desert flora and occasional heat-related illnesses.
There is a large population of travel nurses in Phoenix due to its numerous healthcare facilities.

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The city has a thriving arts and music community, with numerous galleries, theaters, and live music venues.
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