Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Artesia, NM

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a community hospital Emergency Department treating an average of 40–50 patients per day, ranging from minor injuries to major traumas, crush injuries, burns, STEMIs, and strokes. Why Join Us Work in a community hospital with a broad scope of clinical capabilities and a diverse, high-acuity patient population that offers meaningful hands-on experience.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room

Location

Artesia, NM

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Every other weekend required | Holiday rotation may apply

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a community hospital Emergency Department treating an average of 40–50 patients per day, ranging from minor injuries to major traumas, crush injuries, burns, STEMIs, and strokes
• Mix and titrate critical drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Epinephrine, Insulin, and others independently
• Read and interpret telemetry and 12-lead EKGs; manage respiratory equipment and assist with respiratory treatments
• Maintain a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio across a 5-bed, 2-trauma-bay department with 1 dedicated triage nurse
• Collaborate with ED physicians, ED Techs (CNAs), respiratory therapy, phlebotomy, and a 24/7 in-house House Supervisor to ensure efficient patient throughput and flow
• Assist with EMS coordination and support department flow; travelers are not required to serve in a charge nurse role

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 5 years of Emergency Department experience
• Trauma Level 1 or Level 2 ED experience accepted
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, NIHSS
• Demonstrated ability to independently mix and titrate critical drips
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility with scheduling, including willingness to help fill gaps in the permanent staff schedule

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with industrial or occupational trauma cases such as crush injuries, burns, and amputations
• Prior travel nursing experience (first-time travelers also accepted)
• Familiarity with a broad range of imaging modalities including X-ray, CT, ultrasound, and MRI coordination

Why Join Us

• Work in a community hospital with a broad scope of clinical capabilities and a diverse, high-acuity patient population that offers meaningful hands-on experience
• Supportive environment with 24/7 in-house security, a dedicated ED physician around the clock, and a House Supervisor always available on-site