Travel ER RN - $1,894 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Cottonwood, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level IV trauma teaching hospital in Arizona, requiring 3 years of experience and a full suite of emergency certifications.

Details

• Work setting is a short-term acute care hospital with a combined adult/pediatric emergency department
• Facility is a Level IV trauma center and teaching hospital
• Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend is required
• Traveler may be asked to float to a freestanding Sedona ED location, approximately a 20-minute drive away
• Charting system is Cerner (experience preferred)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Arizona RN license or a valid, participating compact RN license required
• Minimum 3 years of ED RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS
• Preferred certifications: TNCC, ATCN, NRP, and CPI
• Proficiency in triage, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and 12-lead EKG/ECG
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line care, arterial line management, and blood product administration
• Experience managing ventilated patients, chest tubes, BiPAP/CPAP, ABG interpretation, and procedural sedation
• Comfort with emergency medications including vasopressors, continuous IV sedation, and IV paralytics
• Experience with psychiatric emergencies including acute psychosis, drug overdose, suicidal patients, and managing violent behavior
• Pediatric emergency experience required
• Must be comfortable floating without restrictions

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted, though the unit prefers seasoned travelers
• Candidate must be available to work 2 of the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day Weekend, Independence Day Weekend, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• No RTO permitted during the first week of assignment due to orientation; all additional RTO requires unit manager approval
• Previous Northern Arizona Healthcare permanent, PRN, or EP staff must have been separated for at least 12 months before being eligible to return as a traveler
• Travelers who previously canceled a NAH contract within 10 days of the scheduled start date are ineligible
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Free parking is available on-site
• Orientation modules are completed during the first week and average approximately 6 hours
• Two professional references are required prior to start: one from the most recent employer within 1 year, and a second completed within 2 years
• Local candidates are accepted
• Travel pairs are not accepted on the ER unit

American Traveler Job ID #P-734674. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.