Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Gilbert, Arizona
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

$1,754-2,094/week
Posted 2 hours ago  Verified
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Position Details

  • Specialty: ED Holds/Tele
  • Location: Gilbert, Arizona
  • Facility: Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Certifications

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

Job Responsibilities

  • Care for patients in the Emergency Department (ED) who are waiting for placement on a unit, primarily Medical/Surgical (MS) and Telemetry (Tele).
  • Must have a strong cardiac telemetry background, preferably with 2 years of experience.
  • Ability to decrease cardiac drips per physician’s orders and parameters.
  • Nurses will primarily care for telemetry patients rather than medical patients.
  • Must be able to read and interpret cardiac strips; no monitor techs are available in the ED.

Patient Care

  • Common Diagnoses/Types of Patients: ED holds waiting for placement, primarily MS/Tele.
  • Common Titratable Drips: Cardizem, Heparin, Amiodarone.
  • Nurse Ratios: 1 to 4.

Shift Information

  • Shifts: 12-hour shifts (7a - 7p or 7p - 7a).
  • Scheduling: Ability to self-schedule, subject to change.
  • Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule.
  • Holiday Requirement: Rotate with permanent staff.

Additional Requirements

  • Floating: May float to med/surg/tele/overflow units and sister facilities as needed.
  • Orientation: 2 shifts of orientation to Med/Surg/Tele at the primary campus.
  • Dress Code: Navy scrubs.

Additional Notes

  • Travelers must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to start and a PASS/FAIL SIM LAB on the first day of orientation.
  • Nurses may be asked to assist with ED patients, including taking vitals, starting IVs, and administering medications, but will not be the primary RN for ED patient assignments.
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Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

4.6rating(21 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

5.0rating

Pros

The staff was really kind and helpful. I immediately felt like I was part of the team and not just someone to help patient ratios!

Cons

I honestly do not have anything negative to say. I loved being there.

Tammy T
Tammy T
Post Partum (RN)
Feb '22
Review of Mercy Gilbert Medical Center on Dec 22, 2024
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Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
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  • Faith-Based Healthcare Hospital
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 197 beds
  • Oracle Cerner
ADDRESS3555 S Val Vista DrGilbert, AZ 85297
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About Gilbert, AZ

As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Gilbert, AZ here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Gilbert's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary contributor.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer highs average around 104°F, while winter lows average around 42°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals are fairly easy to find in Gilbert, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
Transportation
  • Gilbert is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
  • Public transportation options are available through Valley Metro bus services.
Demographics
  • Gilbert has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to desert flora.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Gilbert offers a variety of restaurants, from local eateries to well-known chains.
  • The city has a thriving arts and music scene, with regular events and performances.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golfing, hiking, and biking in the beautiful outdoors.
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