Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Job Title: Emergency Room Registered Nurse Location: Yuma, Arizona

Schedule

Full-Time | 12-Hour Night Shift | 7:00 PM–7:00 AM Pay Range: $39.93–$51.91 per hour Night Differential: $4.50 per hour Weekend Differential: $4.00 per hour Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 with a one-year commitment or $10,000 with a two-year commitment Relocation Assistance: $5,000 with a one-year commitment or $10,000 with a two-year commitment Housing Assistance: Up to 3 months of temporary housing may be available

Job Overview

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse to join a busy Level III Trauma Emergency Department in Yuma, Arizona.

This high-volume Emergency Department treats approximately 200 patients per day and serves as a STEMI and stroke receiving center. The department includes 52 beds, four trauma bays, six fast-track beds, dedicated CT and X-ray capabilities, and 24/7 respiratory therapy and security support.

Candidates must have at least two years of recent Emergency Department experience and significant experience working in a Level I or Level II Trauma Center. This position is best suited for an RN who is comfortable managing high-acuity emergency patients, independently interpreting telemetry, and responding rapidly to critical situations.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to patients presenting with a broad range of emergency and trauma conditions Perform rapid assessments, triage, and prioritization using the Emergency Severity Index Manage medical, surgical, cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and trauma emergencies Monitor and independently interpret cardiac telemetry and rhythm strips Recognize critical rhythm changes and initiate appropriate interventions Provide care to STEMI and stroke patients according to established protocols Stabilize trauma patients and assist with emergency procedures Manage critically ill patients being held in the Emergency Department while awaiting inpatient placement Administer medications, blood products, IV therapies, and critical-care infusions according to established protocols Start peripheral IVs and obtain laboratory specimens when needed Assist with management of gunshot wounds, stab wounds, and other traumatic injuries Collaborate with emergency physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, technicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team Accompany critically ill patients to CT, X-ray, or other departments when clinically necessary Utilize dedicated emergency imaging resources to support timely diagnosis and treatment Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record Respond to cardiac arrests, rapid deterioration, and other emergency situations Follow infection-control, patient-safety, and trauma-care standards Participate in modified self-scheduling and department staffing requirements Float to a nearby freestanding Emergency Department when scheduled or operationally necessary

Department Information

Level III Trauma Center STEMI receiving center Stroke receiving facility Approximately 200 Emergency Department visits per day 52 beds 4 trauma bays 6 fast-track beds Separate quick-look/triage areas using ESI Dedicated Emergency Department CT and X-ray 24/7 respiratory therapy support 24/7 security presence Monitor technicians available, although RNs are responsible for interpreting their own telemetry Emergency Department technicians assist with EKGs, vital signs, blood draws, and splinting Emergency physicians, advanced practice providers, and pediatric-trained providers support the department

Typical staffing ratios include

Medical Emergency Patients: Approximately 1:5 Fast Track: Approximately 1:6

Qualifications

Required

Current Registered Nurse license or eligibility for Arizona licensure Minimum of two years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience Recent Level I or Level II Trauma Center experience within the past two to three years Strong telemetry interpretation skills and ability to independently read cardiac rhythm strips Current Basic Life Support certification Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification Current NIH Stroke Scale certification Strong emergency assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills Ability to manage multiple high-acuity patients in a fast-paced environment Experience caring for critically ill and trauma patients Ability to work 12-hour night shifts Ability to meet weekend and holiday scheduling requirements Willingness to float to a nearby freestanding Emergency Department when needed

Preferred

• Trauma Nursing Core Course certification
• Experience treating patients with gunshot wounds or stab wounds
• Experience in Level I Trauma Center environments
• Critical-care or ICU experience in addition to Emergency Department experience
• Experience managing critical-care drips
• Experience with high-volume Emergency Departments

Schedule Requirements

12-hour night shifts, primarily 7:00 PM–7:00 AM Modified self-scheduling Approximately four weekend shifts per four-week scheduling block Typically two of five major holidays or holiday eves Occasional planned floating to a nearby freestanding Emergency Department approximately 15 minutes away

Sign-On, Relocation & Housing Support

Qualified candidates may be eligible for

$5,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year employment commitment $10,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year employment commitment $5,000 relocation assistance with a one-year commitment $10,000 relocation assistance with a two-year commitment Up to three months of temporary housing for qualifying relocating candidates Additional eligibility requirements may apply.

Orientation

Department orientation includes

• New employee orientation
• Clinical and Epic training
• Unit-based Emergency Department orientation

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications Night and weekend

• shift differentials

• Sign-on and relocation incentives
• Temporary housing assistance for qualifying candidates
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings programs
• Paid time off
• Continuing-education and professional-development opportunities
• Career advancement within Emergency and Trauma Services

If you are an experienced Emergency Room RN with recent Level I or Level II trauma experience who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, we would love to hear from you.