Job Summary:
A registered nurse specializing in Trauma, Orthopedic, and Surgical units is sought for a position located in Phoenix, Arizona. This role involves working in a busy acute care setting with a focus on trauma, transplant, and surgical cases. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of orientation.
Job Details:
- Position: Registered Nurse - Trauma, Ortho, Surgical
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
- Start Date: 07/20/2026
- Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) — American Heart Association; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in trauma or related acute care settings, with at least 2 years of Telemetry (Tele) experience
- Required Qualifications: Active nursing license; at least 2 years of trauma/surgical experience; BLS and ACLS certifications; comfortable working 12-hour night shifts; willing to wait for license submission
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in transplant or complex surgical post-operative care, familiarity with Cerner electronic medical record system, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Additional Information: This position involves working in a high-acuity trauma and surgical unit with large transplant and Whipple procedures, with a focus on post-operative care and trauma patient management. The unit requires working in a team-oriented environment, with orientation covering unit-specific protocols and procedures.
- Float: First to float; float rotation may be required for Tele floors or other units as needed
- Common Diagnosis / Types of Patients: Transplant post-op day 1, Whipple procedures, spine surgeries, orthopedic joints, trauma cases
- Rotation Details: Work in to permanent staff rotation, including weekend and holiday shifts as per unit coverage
- Charting System: Cerner
- Shift Notes: 12-hour night shifts, 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week period, holidays included in rotation
- Floor Specific Orientation: 2 shifts on unit-specific procedures and protocols
- Additional Notes: The position involves managing a high volume of transplant and complex surgical patients, requiring competent clinical skills and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Tracking: Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
