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 Location: unspecified. This position involves providing direct patient care within a busy emergency department. The role requires utilizing nursing skills to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered care while collaborating with the healthcare team to meet individual patient needs.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN); State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License; BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications from recognized authorities; minimum of 2 years current experience in a large Emergency Department; successful passage of a Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) test prior to start, with a re-test option if necessary.
- Additional Responsibilities: Utilizes the nursing process for patient assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating care; administers medications and treatments as prescribed; supervises clinical staff and ensures competency standards; completes patient education; ensures documentation accuracy; collaborates with patients and families to meet discharge and learning needs.
- Preferred Qualifications: Epic electronic medical record experience, but training is available onsite.
- Certification & Licensure: Valid nursing license in the state of practice.
- Other: Candidates must pass a BCA (Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia) test to commence work. Floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles is required.
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 #1337885. 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