RN Jobs in Yuma, AZ

Registered Nurses (RN) play a pivotal role in the nursing industry, providing critical care and support to patients across a variety of healthcare settings. These professionals are responsible for assessing patient conditions, recording medical histories, administering treatments, performing diagnostic tests, and educating patients on their illnesses or injuries. RNs are also essential in implementing and evaluating patient care plans, communicating with healthcare teams, and advocating for patient rights. They may specialize in various areas such as critical care, pediatrics, or geriatrics.

Before becoming a RN, a person may have roles such as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or a Medical Assistant (MA). These positions provide valuable experience and insight into the nursing profession. To become a RN, individuals must earn a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in nursing. They must then pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become licensed. Additional certifications and skills RNs should have include Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Critical thinking, communication, empathy, and attention to detail are also vital skills for this role.

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RN Registered Nurse Sign-On Bonus

  • Life Care Center of Yuma
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 30+ days ago

Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment....

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Emergency Room RN

  • Yuma, AZ
  • 13 hours ago
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 13 hours ago

Description: As an Emergency Room RN, you'll provide care for patients requiring emergency attention due to illness or trauma....

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Travel Emergency Room RN in Yuma, Arizona

  • Gifted Healthcare
  • San Luis, AZ (15 miles from Yuma, AZ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Luis, AZ (15 miles from Yuma, AZ)
  • 15 hours ago

The ER RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans in coordination with other healthcare team members....

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Travel Nursing-RN, ER

  • StaffDNA
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 15 hours ago
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 15 hours ago

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room (ER) Join our team as a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Room (ER), where you will provide critical care to patients with acute illnesses or injuries...

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Travel ER RN

  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 15 hours ago
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 15 hours ago

Nurse (ER RN) delivers rapid-response, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency department setting....

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Travel Registered Nurse RN Emergency Room ER

  • OneStaffMedical
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 15 hours ago
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 15 hours ago

We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently-owned, nationally-recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready to work for you! A work ethic forged in the Midwest, we are here to stand by...

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Registered Nurse New Grad Peds/Womens Nights

  • Onvida Health
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 15 hours ago
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 15 hours ago

Credentials: Essential: * BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) * REGISTERED NURSE (RN) Education: Essential: * ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE Other information: REQUIRED: 0 years experience Join us at Yuma Regional Medical...

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - PRN

  • Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 5 days ago

Overview Looking for a career that makes a difference every day? Discover a rewarding career at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, one of the nation’s largest home-based care providers. Consistently...

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Registered Nurse

  • Wellpath
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 5 days ago

How you make a difference As a Registered Nurse (RN), your primary responsibility is to provide patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation....

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Clinician Lactation Consultant RN II Days

  • Onvida Health
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 6 days ago
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 6 days ago

Credentials: Essential: * CERTIFIED LACTATION COUNSELOR (CLC) * REGISTERED NURSE (RN) * BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) Education: Essential: * ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE Other information: Minimum Requirements: Associate...

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Clinical Lactation Consultant RN II Days PRN

  • Onvida Health
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 6 days ago
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 6 days ago

Credentials: Essential: * CERTIFIED LACTATION COUNSELOR (CLC) * REGISTERED NURSE (RN) * BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) Education: Essential: * ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE Other information: Minimum Requirements: Associate...

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Registered Nurse RN Home Health

  • Enhabit Home Health and Hospice
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 7 days ago
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 7 days ago

The Registered Nurse RN consults as needed with the physician and the office giving details about patient care....

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RN - Intensive Care Unit

  • GQR
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 7 days ago
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 7 days ago

Contract - W2 ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Job Location: Yuma, Arizona Start Date: November 7, 2025 Profession: Registered Nurse (RN) Facility: Short Term Acute Care Estimated Pay: $2223.76 - $2318.76...

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RN Informaticist

  • Onvida Health
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 8 days ago
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 8 days ago

Credentials: Essential: * BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) * REGISTERED NURSE (RN) Education: Essential: * BACHELOR'S DEGREE Other information: Minimum Education Required: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (...

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Registered Nurse II Emergency Services Night Shift

  • Onvida Health
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 15 days ago
  • Yuma, AZ
  • 15 days ago

Min = $39.93 Mid = $51.91 Max = $63.89 Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions...

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Demographic Data for Yuma, AZ

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Salary for RN Jobs in Yuma, AZ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for RN positions.



Highest Education Level

RNs in Yuma, AZ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.4%
Associate's Degree
24.1%
Master's Degree
16.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
High School or GED
6.4%
Doctorate Degree
2.6%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by RNs in Yuma, AZ
1-2 years
34.5%
None
19.4%
Less than 1 year
18.4%
4-6 years
13.4%
6-8 years
12.9%
2-4 years
1.4%


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