Nurse Emergency Services

Dignity Health; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center, part of Dignity Health, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the ED in Glendale, AZ. You will provide rapid, individualized care across all ages, performing assessments, interventions, and care plans in a high-pressure environment.

The role requires 1–2 years in ED, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and an AZ RN license or Compact State license. Certification in BLS, ACLS, and PALS is expected within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• BSN preferred.
• 1–2 years ED experience.
• AZ RN license or RN license from a Compact State.
• American Heart Association.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• PALS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Rapid Assessment & Triage: Provides comprehensive, safe, and effective nursing care with rapid assessments to prioritize patient needs.
• Emergency Interventions: Organizes and prioritizes care, initiating life-saving interventions for urgent cases.
• Patient & Family Support: Advocates for patients, offering support and clear communication to families.
• Clinical Acuity & Adaptability: Recognizes and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions under pressure.

Skills

ED Nursing

Critical Thinking

Patient Assessment

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Tools

AZ RN License or Compact State

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at SJHMC Westgate ED, you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.

Every day, you will leverage your specialized expertise to provide rapid, individualized, comprehensive care, making swift and critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing urgent patient care plans for patients of all ages, from minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, advanced practice providers, paramedics, and support staff, contributing to a high-pressure, yet highly rewarding, environment focused on immediate stabilization and optimal patient outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, particularly in rapidly triaging, identifying, and addressing life-threatening conditions, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others during their most vulnerable moments. Your exceptional sense of urgency, adaptability, and unwavering dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient survival and recovery but also fuel your own career advancement in this critical specialty.

• Rapid Assessment & Triage: Provides comprehensive, safe, and effective, evidence-based nursing care, performing rapid and accurate assessments to prioritize patient needs and facilitate timely intervention for various medical and traumatic emergencies.

• Emergency Interventions: Organizes and prioritizes patient care activities, balanced with the urgent needs and comfort of critically ill or injured patients. Initiates and manages life‑saving interventions

• Patient & Family Support: Serves as an advocate for patients' needs by demonstrating holistic care practices, offering support and clear communication to patients and their families during highly stressful times.

• Clinical Acuity & Adaptability: Demonstrates the ability to recognize, interpret, and adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions (i.e. Lab, vitals, signs and test values) in a timely and clinically appropriate manner, often under pressure.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• Preferred: BSN

• Must have 1 to 2 years of experience in ED

• AZ RN license or RN License from a Compact State.

• American Heart Association

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months of hire

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Where You'll Make a Difference: St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center

Imagine a place where cutting‑edge healthcare meets genuine compassion. A place where innovation isn't just a buzzword, but the foundation for how we deliver care. That place is St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center, and we're looking for passionate individuals like you to join our growing family.

Located conveniently off Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue in Glendale, Arizona, St. Joseph's Westgate is a centerpiece of Dignity Health’s exciting West Valley expansion. This is your chance to be at the forefront of a revolutionary approach to healthcare delivery, built on the vision of "Partnering with patients, physicians, employees and communities to improve the health of all we serve."

What sets us apart?

• A Culture of Partnership and Humankindness: At Westgate, you'll be part of a team that truly believes in collaboration. We actively partner with patients and physicians to craft a seamless continuum of care, embodying Dignity Health’s powerful "humankindness movement" in every interaction.

• Innovating for the Future: Our state‑of‑the‑art, 60,000 square foot, 24 bed inpatient hospital is built for tomorrow’s healthcare needs. Westgate is designed with patient safety, satisfaction, and medical efficiency in mind.

• The Power of a World‑Class Network: Westgate is connected to the profound expertise of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. This means access to a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education, and research, including internationally renowned institutions like the Barrow Neurological Institute and a Level I Trauma Center.

• Opportunity for Growth: With future plans for expansion, your career at Westgate will evolve alongside us. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to grow, learn, and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare in the West Valley.

If you're looking for more than just a job – if you want to be part of a team that’s redefining healthcare with compassion, innovation, and a commitment to partnership – then St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center is where you belong. Come make a tangible difference in the lives of our patients and community.

Pay Range

$35.00 - $58.63 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.