Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,314 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Travel RN for an Emergency Department night shift position requiring 2+ years of ER experience and NM or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department setting
• Patient ratio of 4:1
• Night shift, 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• 13-week assignment with 6-week scheduling blocks
• Floating required, typically to the ICU as scope and experience allow
• Uses MedHost EDIS for electronic documentation
• Full uniform required, any color scrubs

Requirements

• Active RN license (NM or Compact) required
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required
• NRP and ENPC certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department experience required
• Certifications must not expire within first 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting required for all NM travelers
• No gaps in work history of 90+ days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department utilizing the nursing process in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act and hospital policy
• Demonstrate critical thinking, clinical judgement, and leadership in planning safe patient care
• Delegate and supervise patient care activities commensurate with staff experience
• Maintain clinical competencies through ongoing education
• Perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects
• Maintain strong documentation and organizational skills
• Apply knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives
• RTO requests must be less than 1 week, with max 1 RTO per schedule
• One summer and one winter blackout date required based on department needs
• Blocked scheduling is not approved
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius; local travelers not accepted
• Previous CHS facility staff employed within the last 2 years as permanent staff are not eligible

American Traveler Job ID #P-774825. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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