Abrazo Central Campus in Phoenix, Arizona is recruiting an experienced Emergency Department RN to step into a Clinical Coordinator role at a 221-bed acute care and teaching hospital that has anchored central Phoenix since 1963. This position carries both direct patient care and unit leadership responsibilities — coordinating scheduling, mentoring staff, and serving as the primary liaison between the ED and internal and external stakeholders including pre-hospital providers, nursing management, and hospital administration. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is available for eligible candidates, making this a compelling opportunity for an ED nurse ready to move into a formal leadership track.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 based on eligibility
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Emergency Department at a 221-bed acute care and teaching hospital in central Phoenix
- Full-service hospital offering emergency care, family medicine, cardiology, and additional service lines
- Clinical Coordinator serves as the charge-level leader for the ED unit — balancing direct patient care with day-to-day operational oversight
- Coordinates unit scheduling including breaks, staffing adjustments, and daily activity flow
- Delegates and supervises care provided by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs; matches patient acuity to caregiver competency
- Acts as liaison to pre-hospital providers, medical and nursing staff, and hospital administration
- Leads orientation and annual competency completion for new hires and existing staff in collaboration with nursing management
- Responsible for developing and implementing processes to meet regulatory requirements
- Tracks and addresses customer service performance metrics across the department
- Teaching hospital environment with ongoing professional development infrastructure
Qualifications
- Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school required; BSN preferred
- Minimum two years of relevant clinical nursing experience required; emergency department experience strongly applicable to this role
- Two years of supervisory or management experience preferred
- Active Arizona Registered Nurse license required
- Current CPR and ACLS required (ACLS must be obtained upon completion of orientation if not already held)
- PALS or ENPC required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire (ER-specific requirement)
- Certification in emergency nursing or relevant specialty area preferred
- Demonstrated ability to make independent clinical and operational decisions in high-acuity, high-stress situations
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and change-management skills; experience with departmental budget management a plus
About the Community
Phoenix is the fifth-largest city in the United States and the economic and cultural hub of the Southwest — offering a combination of urban amenities, year-round sunshine, and outdoor recreation that draws clinicians from across the country. Central Phoenix provides walkable neighborhoods, a growing arts and dining scene, and straightforward access to the broader metro area's top-rated school districts, professional sports, and desert recreation including hiking in South Mountain Park and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Arizona's cost of living remains competitive relative to other major Sun Belt metros, and the state's healthcare market continues to expand, offering long-term career stability for nurses who put down roots here.