Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/01/2026
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse in the location provided. This role involves providing direct patient care in a fast-paced emergency department setting. The position requires utilizing the nursing process to ensure safe, effective, patient-centered, and timely care, while coordinating with the healthcare team to meet patient needs.
Job Details
- Position Category: Clinical Nursing
- Specialty: Emergency Room (ER)
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications and Education: State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License; BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications through the American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross; at least two (2) years of current experience in a large emergency department; successful completion of at least one 13-week travel assignment; pass a Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) test (failure results in contract cancellation and applicable fees)
- Additional Job Responsibilities: Administering medications and treatments, patient assessment, patient care coordination, clinical supervision, and ensuring protocol adherence.
- Schedule Notes: 8-week contract, night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Submission requirement: Candidates must successfully pass a Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) test administered onsite before starting.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1338142. 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: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus