Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,150 per week

Cross Country Nurses 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: 09/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Emergency Room RN position in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This travel assignment involves providing patient care in a Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department, requiring adaptability to floating shifts and call requirements. The role fosters critical thinking, clinical judgment, and leadership in a fast-paced environment to ensure safe, effective care delivery.

Job Details:

• Location: Carlsbad, NM
• Shift: Nights, 6:30 pm 7:00 am; Float: Yes, floating required.
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: 2 years of ER experience, license in good standing, ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, & ENPC certifications required. NRP preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
• Additional Information:
  • Start date: 09/07/2026
  • Candidate must be registered with the state of New Mexico for fingerprint clearance.
  • Call requirement: 2 hours prior to shift start, at a minimum.
  • Patient ratio: 4:1
  • Block scheduling and 48-hour guarantee are not approved.
  • RTO blackout periods: 1 summer and 1 winter, dependent on departmental needs.
  • Max RTO: 1 per schedule; 6-week scheduling.
  • Scrub color: None (full uniform).
  • EMR system: MedHost (EDIS).
  • The RN is responsible for thorough assessments, medication administration, safety standards, and supervision.

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 #1271238. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus