Registered Nurse RN Emergency Department

bannerhealth; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Night shift differential

Job summary

Banner Health's Emergency Department in Tucson, AZ, seeks a Registered Nurse for night shifts in a Level 1 adult trauma and comprehensive stroke, cancer, and cardiac center. The unit supports pediatric care as well, with a pediatric ER and fast-track options.

This role participates in ladder programs, uses self-scheduling for shifts, and earns an 18% night differential plus a $3/hour weekend shift premium. Full-time 3×12‑hour night shifts per week in a busy ED.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification is required.
• Experience in the clinical area is desired; acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and plan, implement, evaluate nursing care.
• Formulate discharge plans and coordinate with the health care team.
• Provide direct patient care and supervise licensed staff as needed.
• Document care and maintain accurate patient records per policy.
• Participate in research activities and contribute to improving nursing quality indicators.

Skills

RN license

BLS

Night shift

Self-scheduling

Nursing care

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona

Department Name: Emergency Ctr‑Hosp

Work Shift: Night

Job Category: Nursing

$10,000 Sign‑on Bonus!*

The Emergency Department at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson is an 80‑bed unit that sees approximately 73,000 patients per year. It is a Level 1 Adult Trauma Center and also a Comprehensive Stroke, Cancer, and Cardiac Center. The unit is nationally recognized for exceptional patient care, education, and research.

In addition to the Adult Emergency Department, a 16‑bed Pediatric Emergency Department is available. It is a Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center and an accredited Pediatric Prepared Advanced Care facility. During busy periods we run a pediatric fast‑track with a mid‑level provider and nurse. Child Life services are available Monday‑Friday and rely on our pediatric ER nurses for specialized care.

As a Registered Nurse in our ED, you will participate in the Nursing Clinical Ladder Program, use our self‑scheduling tool for shift and weekend coverage, and receive an 18 % night‑shift differential and a flat rate of $3 / hour for weekend shifts.

Night shift (7 pm–7:30 am) full‑time opportunities are available (3 × 12‑hr shifts per week).

For a preview of unit culture, visit our virtual tour.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please search for openings under the keyword RN New Grad.

Position Summary

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing standards. The RN is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others under their direction and utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

Core Functions

1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.
2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient‑specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age‑specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of care. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient’s status.
3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.
4. Evaluates the patient’s and family’s response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress toward goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patient’s response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.
5. Documents assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient’s response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
6. Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors. Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.
7. Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may include participating in professional organizations.
8. In some roles, this position may supervise staff and workflow of the department.
9. Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings to report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a current, valid RN license in the state of practice, a temporary/interim RN license, or compact RN licensure for the current state of practice.
• BLS certification is required.
• Experience in the clinical area for which you are applying is desired. Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which you work as demonstrated through annual validations.
• Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area.
• Employees working in Banner Behavioral Health or Home Care settings must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and an Arizona Criminal History Affidavit at the time of hire and maintain them for the duration of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Professional certification preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement: Banner Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.