Travel Emergency Dept RN - $2,874 per week

Pulse Healthcare Services; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Weekly pay

Holiday Pay

License and certification rebate

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare Services is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Emergency Department in Tucson, AZ. This role requires 2+ years of ED RN experience, an active Arizona nursing license, and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

The position involves 12-hour night shifts, 48 hours per week, and a travel employment arrangement. The RN will provide high-quality care in a fast-paced ED, applying the Nursing Process and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in an Emergency Department setting.
• Active Arizona Nursing License.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Use the Nursing Process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Maintain clinical competencies through ongoing education and development.
• Delegate tasks according to staff capabilities and supervise nursing personnel.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

RN

ED

Critical thinking

Leadership

Patient care

Education

Arizona Nursing License

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Pulse Healthcare Services is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Tucson, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department is responsible for providing high-quality care to patients by applying the Nursing Process in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and established hospital policies and procedures. The role requires strong critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership capabilities to ensure safe and effective patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Utilize the Nursing Process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities in various patient situations.
• Maintain clinical competencies through ongoing education and professional development.
• Delegate patient care tasks according to the skills and experiences of available staff.
• Provide direction and supervision to nursing personnel delivering patient care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Department setting.
• Current Arizona Nursing License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications are required.
• Experience with Cerner EMR is preferred.
• Charge nurse experience is preferred and may result in additional compensation.
• Willingness to float to different areas as needed.

Facility Features

• Emergency Department with 38 beds.
• Trauma Level III, Stroke Receiving, and STEMI Receiving certified.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification is recommended but not required.

Pulse Healthcare Services Job ID #38247951. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ER,19:00:00-07:00:00

About Pulse Healthcare Services

At Pulse Healthcare we pride ourselves in being more than just a recruiting and staffing agency. Pulse has the capability through our extensive network of contracts to place our nurses across different regions and health systems throughout the country. Our goal is to build long lasting relationships and provide our nurses the opportunity to gain professional growth, experience and new adventures. Whether you are in the beginning phases of your travel nursing career or you are a seasoned traveler, Pulse has the ability to provide you with freedom, flexibility and seamless transitions throughout your career.

Pulse is able to offer comprehensive benefits that are customized to your needs. We have multiple satellite locations and Personal Career Consultants ready to extend efforts coast to coast to find the career opportunity that matches your personal profile.

We treat our travel nurses like family. We are passionate about your success and we will work diligently to prove that to you through our trustworthy relationships, teamwork, full access and top of the line services.

Our Mantra

Pulse is Q uality, R eliability and S ervice

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• License and certification reimbursement