The max pay is $51.91. However, they are able to promote up to other levels and receive additional hourly rates if they complete certain certifications, training etc.
Shift differential for nights/weekends: Nights $4.50 | Weekends $4.00
ER Nurse
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Job Description
Emergency Room RN – Level III Trauma Cente
Yuma, AZ
Department: Emergency Services
Shift: Varied Start Times (7:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 15:00)
Schedule: Modified Self-Scheduling | Weekend Requirement: 4 shifts per 4-week block | Holidays: 2 of 5 (includes eves)
🔍 Overview
Join a dynamic, high-volume Emergency Department treating an average of 200 patients per day. Our facility is a Level III Trauma Center, STEMI and Stroke receiving, with critical stroke interventions transported out. We offer cutting-edge technology and an experienced multidisciplinary team to support complex emergency care delivery.
⚠️ Trauma & Experience Requirements
Candidates must have:
- Minimum 2 years recent ED experience
- Accumulated Level I or II trauma experience within the past 2–3 years
- Gunshot/Stabbing exposure preferred
Level III or lower-only trauma experience is not sufficient for this role.
🛏️ Facility Details
Feature | Description | |
|---|---|---|
Total Beds / Trauma Bays | 52 beds with 4 designated trauma bays | |
Fast Track Beds | 6 beds dedicated to lower-acuity cases | |
Triage | 2 Quick Look areas using Emergency Severity Index (ESI) | |
Holding & Psych | ER holds intermixed; no dedicated seclusion rooms | |
Daily Census | Approximately 200 patients | |
Patient Ratios | Medical 1:5 | Fast Track 1:6 |
Orientation | One NEO, one clinical/EPIC day, one floor shift |
🧑⚕️ Staffing & Support
- Physicians/Mid-levels: Board-certified shifts including pediatric coverage
- Charge Nurse: No dedicated charge; House Supervisor available
- Techs & Support Staff:
- ED Techs (2+ yrs): EKG, vitals, splints, blood draws
- PCAs (<2 yrs): Same scope
- Monitor Tech on shift
- RT assigned 24/7 (ABGs, vents, CPAP, neb tx)
- Phlebotomy: Not available; labs drawn by RNs or ED Techs
- Radiology: In-house CT & X-ray with dedicated transport team
🩺 Certifications Required
- Required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS
- Preferred: TNCC
💊 Common Diagnoses & Equipment
- Treating all emergent needs, including penetrating trauma
- ICU gtts for hold patients (ICU team assists as able)
- Tele interpreted by RNs; Glidescope and Hamilton/Philips ventilators available
🚗 Floating & Scrubs
- Floats to Foothills freestanding ER (15-minute commute)
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Floating is scheduled ahead; infrequent last-minute requests
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