Overview
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Yuma, Arizona (85364).
Advance your nursing career as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) with this travel assignment in Yuma, Arizona. Join a high-volume, acute care ER that operates like a Level I trauma center, providing emergency nursing care and clinical support. Yuma offers sunny weather, a welcoming community, and access to outdoor activities along the Colorado River.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Travel Nursing
- Healthcare Setting: Acute Care Emergency Room (Level III trauma, functions as Level I)
- Location: Yuma, Arizona (85364)
- Start Date: October 20, 2025
- End Date: January 19, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Nursing Shift: 12-hour evenings (1pm – 1am)
- Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
- Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week block
- Holiday Requirement: 2 of 5 holidays (including eves)
- Charting System: EPIC EMR
- Scrub Color: Navy Blue
- Estimated Weekly Salary: $1990 - $2130
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Arizona or compact state
- Minimum 2 years recent ER experience in a Level I or II trauma center (within past 3 years)
- Proficiency with EPIC EMR (recent use required)
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS (TNCC preferred)
- Ability to read own telemetry
- Flexibility to float to Foothills freestanding ER (15-minute drive, scheduled in advance)
- Maximum 5 days of requested time off (RTO) during assignment
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to a diverse patient population (average 200 patients/day)
- Manage patient ratios: 1:5 (medical) and 1:6 (fast track)
- Respond to trauma, STEMI, and stroke cases; coordinate transfers for advanced interventions
- Collaborate with physicians, mid-level providers, ED techs, and healthcare team members
- Perform EKGs, blood draws, IV starts, and administer ICU drips for hold patients
- Utilize dedicated CT and X-ray resources within the ER; accompany critical patients as needed
- Participate in modified self-scheduling and shared scheduling with Foothills ER
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation using EPIC
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us: www.ghrhealthcare.com
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.