Location & Practice Overview

Advantage On Call places registered nurses in acute care environments throughout the Phoenix metro area and surrounding Arizona communities.

Service Area Phoenix and nearby cities
Setting Type Hospital-based acute care
Partner Facilities Dignity Health, HonorHealth, Abrazo, Scottsdale Healthcare, IASIS, MIHS
Staffing Model Local per diem assignments
Practice Context Inpatient units and emergency departments

Responsibilities

  • Provide bedside nursing care to patients on medical-surgical, telemetry, emergency, or intensive care units based on current acuity and unit protocols.
  • Perform ongoing assessments, track vital signs and telemetry data, and intervene promptly when patient status changes.
  • Give medications and treatments safely while maintaining accurate, timely documentation in the facility EHR.
  • Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, and the care team to coordinate treatment and transitions.

Daily assignments depend on facility requests and the nurse’s available specialty experience.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must hold current credentials and demonstrated clinical experience matching the units in demand.

Clinical Experience
At least one year of paid experience in Med/Surg, Telemetry, ER, or ICU
Licensure
Active Arizona RN license or valid multi-state privileges
Required Certifications
BLS; ACLS when the assigned unit requires it
Professional Skills
Clear communication and solid organizational ability
Eligibility
Must meet facility credentialing standards for placement

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is hourly and determined by specialty, shift, and the receiving facility.

  • Compensation: $40–$55 per hour
  • Per diem structure that supports flexible shift selection

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Status Per diem
Scheduling Approach Nurses indicate preferred availability and facility options
Work Location On-site at partner hospitals
Shift Patterns Day, night, and weekend opportunities based on facility demand
Environment Acute care hospital units

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Clinicians care for adult patients whose conditions range from routine medical-surgical needs to high-acuity critical illness.

Age Group Adults
Acuity Spectrum Stable medical-surgical through critically ill
Encounter Type Inpatient admissions and emergency presentations
Clinical Environment Hospital medical, surgical, telemetry, ER, and ICU floors

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The position centers on the core acute nursing services most frequently requested by partner hospitals in the Phoenix market.

Medical-Surgical Nursing Care of adults with medical diagnoses or recovering from surgery
Telemetry Services Continuous cardiac monitoring and response for intermediate-acuity patients
Emergency Nursing Triage, rapid evaluation, and stabilization in the emergency department
Critical Care Support Intensive monitoring and management of critically ill patients

Role Highlights

The role is structured around local per diem flexibility rather than long-term contract commitments.

  • Opportunity to indicate preferred facilities within the agency’s Phoenix-area partner network
  • Ability to align available shifts with personal schedule preferences
  • Local staffing model that avoids multi-week travel contracts
  • Placement through a Joint Commission Gold Seal agency

About Advantage On Call, LLC

Advantage On Call is a local per diem staffing agency that connects qualified nurses with hospital needs while offering clinicians input on scheduling and facility preference. The organization holds the Joint Commission Gold Seal and works with multiple health systems across the Phoenix region.

Company Type Local per diem healthcare staffing agency
Quality Recognition Joint Commission Gold Seal
Primary Service Nursing staff placement for acute care facilities
Regional Partners Dignity Health, HonorHealth, Abrazo, Scottsdale Healthcare, IASIS, MIHS

Frequently Asked Questions

How much say do nurses have in which facilities they work?
The agency offers freedom in facility preference. Nurses can indicate preferred sites among the listed partner systems, and placements are arranged accordingly when openings match availability and credentials.
Which clinical areas are most frequently requested?
Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, Emergency, and Intensive Care units are the specialties currently listed as in demand.
Will a multi-state compact license work for these assignments?
Yes. Either an active Arizona RN license or multi-state privileges satisfy the licensing requirement.
Is ACLS mandatory for every shift?
ACLS is required only when the specific unit assignment calls for it, typically telemetry, emergency, or intensive care.
What does the per diem arrangement look like in practice?
Nurses accept individual shifts as they become available and align with their preferred schedule and facilities, without a fixed multi-week commitment.
Is one year of experience enough to start?
Yes. A minimum of one year of paid experience in a relevant specialty meets the stated requirement.
Are these positions limited to Phoenix proper?
Placements cover the Phoenix area and surrounding cities served by the partner health systems.

Registered Nurse in Phoenix, AZ

Advantage On Call seeks experienced Registered Nurses for per diem work across acute care hospitals in Phoenix and surrounding Arizona cities. Nurses with one or more years of recent experience in medical-surgical, telemetry, emergency, or intensive care units can indicate preferred shifts and facilities among partner systems that include Dignity Health, HonorHealth, Abrazo, Scottsdale Healthcare, IASIS, and MIHS. Hourly compensation ranges from $40 to $55 depending on specialty and assignment. An active Arizona RN license or multi-state privileges, current BLS, and ACLS when required by the unit are necessary. The clinical work involves direct bedside care, ongoing assessment, medication administration, documentation, and collaboration within hospital medical, surgical, telemetry, emergency, and intensive care settings. As a local per diem staffing agency holding the Joint Commission Gold Seal, Advantage On Call emphasizes flexible placement options that let nurses align available hours with preferred locations while supporting facility staffing needs. This role is designed for clinicians who want variable acute care assignments rather than fixed full-time or travel contracts.

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