Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,300 to $2,500 per week in New River, AZ

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: New River, AZ
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,300 to $2,500 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in New River, Arizona, 85087!

Registered Nurse - ER/Trauma

Location:  Phoenix, AZ

Start Date:  05-18-2026

End Date:  08-17-2026

Contract Type:  Travel Contract

Shift Type:  Nights, 12-hour shifts (night shift), exact start/end times not specified; 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks; guaranteed 36 hours per week; night shift/overnight (NOC)

Hours per Week: 36

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency and trauma nursing care in a fast-paced Level 1 Trauma ER, keeping patient safety front and center
• Perform trauma assessments, triage, and rapid interventions for a wide range of diagnoses including trauma and burns
• Maintain sterile technique and perform skills such as Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes as validated in SIMs Lab
• Read and interpret telemetry strips and monitor patients using Phillips telemetry systems
• Document patient care thoroughly using the Cerner EMR so the team has clear, timely information
• Collaborate with charge RNs, physicians, RTs, pharmacists, and IV teams to coordinate efficient patient care
• Float between ER campuses when needed and adapt quickly to different unit workflows and equipment
• Participate in required competency checks, pass/fail orientation assessments, and unit-based education (lifts, restraints, wound care)

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency and trauma clinical judgment and rapid assessment skills
• Telemetry interpretation and cardiac monitoring familiarity (Phillips systems)
• Proficient in Cerner EMR documentation and workflows
• Sterile field maintenance and central line/port-a-cath care
• Foley catheter insertion and competency in common ER procedures
• Ability to work in a 1:4 ratio environment and manage high patient volumes
• Comfort with pediatric transfers and trauma/burn patient populations
• Teamwork with multidisciplinary teams including RT, pharmacy, hospitalists/intensivists

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

Requirements

• Active RN license in good standing (License to submit acceptable per posting)
• Minimum 6 months trauma Level 1 experience (required)
• Approximately 2 years ER experience noted in additional details
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (required)
• TNCC and ATCN are preferred (nice-to-have)
• Ability to read telemetry and interpret strips (Phillips monitors)
• Competence with Cerner EMR charting
• Willingness to complete and pass SIMs Lab skills and day-1 pass/fail exam (study guide provided)
• Travel-team specifics: must have own vehicle; adhere to facility appearance and safety policies (natural hair color, no facial piercings; men clean-shaven for fit testing)
• Must pass the DYS exam prior to accepting assignment (2 attempts; failure results in 6-month restriction for CS AZ and Sac Region)

Benefits

• Supportive team culture that values your skills and growth
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required certifications
• Paid orientation and skills validation (SIMs Lab provided)
• Dedicated clinical leadership and charge RN support
• Opportunities to cross-train and float across four ER campuses for variety and growth
• Flexible scheduling with guaranteed weekly hours
• Access to 24/7 RT and pharmacy services for clinical backup
• Professional development opportunities and continued competency training

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