Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department
Location
Carlsbad, NM | Acute Care – Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM | Floating required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide shift-level accountability for emergency department patient care utilizing the nursing process in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act and facility policies
- Perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively to the care team
- Administer medications and monitor for side effects with accuracy and attention to detail
- Demonstrate critical thinking and clinical judgment in the anticipation and planning of safe patient care delivery in a fast-paced ED environment
- Document patient care thoroughly, adhering to safety standards, infection control protocols, and quality improvement initiatives
- Float to other units (e.g., ICU) as needed, within the nurse's scope and experience
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid in New Mexico (or compact eligibility)
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department RN experience required
- ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required
- Fingerprinting required for all travelers working in New Mexico
- Must be available for floating within scope of experience, including potential ICU float
- Must be available for 1 summer and 1 winter required holiday/blackout date (dependent on department needs)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification preferred
- ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) certification preferred
- Experience with MedHost (EDIS) EMR system
- Prior travel nursing experience in a trauma or high-acuity emergency setting
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department with a structured 4:1 patient ratio in a supportive clinical environment
- Expected weekly hours with a consistent night shift schedule; 48-hour week accommodations may be available — include preference in submission