Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,358 per week in Santa Fe, NM

Nurses with two or fewer years of experience will be hired at CN I status; higher clinical ladder levels considered based on relevant experience, national certification, and advanced degrees (BSN, MSN). Why It's a Great Opportunity: This emergency department role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact delivering high-quality acute care in a supportive team environment.

# Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department – New Mexico

Start Date: September 28, 2026
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Compensation: $88/hour
Schedule: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, Full-Time; Every other weekend required; Voluntary on-call

Highlights:

• Emergency Department nursing position with competitive hourly rate
• 12-hour night shifts providing comprehensive acute care
• EPIC electronic medical record system in use
• Flexible floating opportunities to support patient care across units during low census periods
• Full-time position with every other weekend commitment
• Collaborative team environment focused on quality patient outcomes

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program
• Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license
• BLS Certification from American Heart Association
• ACLS Certification from American Heart Association
• PALS Certification from American Heart Association
• TNCC or ATCN Certification required
• CPI/De-Escalation Certification preferred
• Current knowledge and skills appropriate to emergency patient populations
• Nurses with two or fewer years of experience will be hired at CN I status; higher clinical ladder levels considered based on relevant experience, national certification, and advanced degrees (BSN, MSN)

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and establish care priorities based on patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs
• Develop and implement individualized, measurable plans of care within established nursing standards
• Systematically reassess patients to identify trends and implement timely interventions
• Make clinical nursing decisions based on interpretation of patient data and outcomes
• Participate in patient and family health education and discharge planning
• Perform Point of Care testing procedures as required
• Document all interventions and evaluations in a timely, accurate manner
• Demonstrate quality and effectiveness in clinical practice and work habits

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This emergency department role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact delivering high-quality acute care in a supportive team environment. You'll work with an experienced clinical team committed to patient safety, professional development, and evidence-based practice. The position provides excellent compensation, a structured clinical ladder for career advancement, and the opportunity to serve diverse patient populations in a dynamic emergency care setting.