GHR Healthcare - Travel 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: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Apply for a 13-week Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) job in Albuquerque, New Mexico, caring for a diverse patient population in a fast-paced, high-volume emergency department. Collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary team while delivering compassionate, patient-centered emergency care. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply. Albuquerque offers an inviting high-desert setting with vibrant culture, exceptional Southwestern cuisine, and easy access to the Sandia Mountains and year-round outdoor recreation.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
- Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,620–$1,700
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- Assignment End Date: January 25, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
- Schedule: 36 hours per week, with an option for a 48-hour schedule when available
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 5 patients per nurse
- Emergency Department Profile: 40-bed emergency department with an average daily census of approximately 90 patients
- Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
- Weekend Commitment: At least 6 weekend shifts during a 6-week schedule
- Travel Nurse Details: First-time travel nurses are welcome; floating to like units within scope may be required based on operational needs
Travel Emergency Room RN Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico or a compact state; a pending New Mexico or compact license may be considered if obtained before the start date
- At least 1 year of recent registered nursing experience; 2 years of Emergency Department experience preferred
- Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications
- TNCC and CPI certifications preferred
- Emergency nursing experience with adult and pediatric patients preferred
- Experience with Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting preferred
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate nursing care in a high-volume, fast-paced emergency department
- Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Emergency Department RN Responsibilities
- Perform rapid assessments, triage, reassessments, and ongoing monitoring for patients with emergent and complex conditions
- Deliver age-appropriate emergency nursing care to patients ranging from neonates to geriatric adults
- Manage patients requiring cardiac monitoring, ventilatory support, BiPAP/CPAP, continuous sedation, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation
- Provide care for patients experiencing stroke, head injury, spinal cord injury, dysrhythmias, STEMI, orthopedic trauma, and other emergency conditions
- Administer medications, blood products, and IV therapies safely and accurately
- Initiate and maintain IV access, provide central and arterial line care, and interpret ABGs and cardiac rhythms
- Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly escalate concerns to the appropriate clinical team
- Maintain accurate electronic documentation and support effective handoffs and discharge education
- Collaborate with respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, social services, rapid response, interpretation, and other support teams
- Maintain a safe, organized, and patient-centered emergency care environment
Apply now for this Albuquerque travel nursing opportunity and make a meaningful impact as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse in New Mexico.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare - Travel Job ID #525686. 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: ER
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