Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs in Tucson, AZ – 13-Week Contract

Join a fast-paced Emergency Department as a travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Tucson, Arizona. Provide high-quality care to adult and pediatric emergency patients while using critical thinking, sound clinical judgment, and leadership to support safe patient outcomes. This on-site travel nursing opportunity is based in a 38-bed, Level III Trauma Center that also serves as a stroke and STEMI receiving center.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680-$1,770
• Location: Tucson, Arizona, a vibrant Sonoran Desert community known for beautiful mountain scenery, outdoor recreation, rich cultural heritage, and year-round sunshine
• Position: Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)
• Department: Emergency Department
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; 3 shifts per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• End Date: January 11, 2027
• Healthcare Setting: On-site, 38-bed Emergency Department; Level III Trauma, Stroke Receiving, and STEMI Receiving
• Documentation System: Cerner experience preferred

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona
• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Strong emergency nursing assessment, prioritization, triage, and stabilization skills
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Ability to float as needed within the practice setting
• NIH certification recommended but not required
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency care environment

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and pediatric patients presenting to the Emergency Department
• Use the nursing process, critical thinking, and sound clinical judgment to assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans
• Anticipate changes in patient condition and respond promptly to emergent situations
• Deliver emergency nursing care in accordance with the Arizona Nurse Practice Act and applicable clinical policies and procedures
• Prioritize and delegate patient care assignments based on staff education, competency, and experience
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support safe, efficient patient flow and quality outcomes
• Support emergency care for trauma, stroke, cardiac, STEMI, and other high-acuity presentations
• Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education and ongoing professional development
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record

Apply now to join this Emergency Department travel nursing team and take your next travel RN job to Tucson, Arizona.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.