What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Department RN - Polacca, AZ position at Prime Physicians?
Job Title: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (Contract / Travel)
Specialty: Emergency / Trauma Nursing
Place of Work (City/State): Polacca, Arizona
Site: Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC) rural Critical Access Hospital, Hopi Reservation
Location: Highway 264, Mile Marker 388, Polacca, AZ 86042
Duration: 1 year contract
Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts - Days: 6:30 AM 7:00 PM; Nights: 6:30 PM 7:00 AM. 24/7 operation; days, nights, weekends, holidays, urgent coverage, and block scheduling. 30-minute unpaid meal break when relieved of duties.
Shifts Needed per Month: ~180 RN shifts/month total (6/day x 30)
Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6 to 8 weeks
License: Any state license works, current, active, full, unrestricted RN license (any U.S. state, DC, PR, or territory)
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS required (current). TNCC preferred/recommended.
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (diploma, ADN, BSN, or higher)
Experience Needed: Minimum 2 years as an RN, with at least 2 years of Emergency Department experience
Special Skills Needed: Emergency nursing across all ages (neonate through geriatric); triage; trauma/high-acuity stabilization and resuscitation support; transfer preparation; rural/transfer-dependent, limited-resource, Tribal healthcare environment.
Responsibilities: Triage, assess, monitor, and provide nursing care for ED patients from non-critical to critical acuity; initiate the nursing process; support emergency response, stabilization, and transfer prep; complete accurate, timely EHR documentation; patient education.
Prime Physicians is a physician-led, The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited, ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services, offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals, health systems, and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning, we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.