Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Care, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Nursing, Healthcare, Infection Control, Medication Administration, Neonatology, Nursing, On Call, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Safety Standards, Side Effects, Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (Travel)
LocationCarlsbad, New Mexico
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Floating and call required
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care in a Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department utilizing the Nursing Process in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and facility policies and procedures
- Perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively to the care team
- Administer medications and monitor for side effects, maintaining accuracy and patient safety
- Demonstrate critical thinking and clinical judgment in anticipating and planning for safe patient care delivery
- Document patient care with strong attention to detail, adhering to safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives
- Delegate patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience of available staff, providing direction and supervision as needed
Required Qualifications- Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in good standing
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience
- Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC certifications required
- Proficiency with EMR systems (MedHost/EDIS experience a plus)
- Ability to meet New Mexico state fingerprinting requirements prior to assignment start (candidates must be submitted through an agency registered with the state of New Mexico)
- Availability for floating within the department and on-call obligations (minimum 2-hour call-in prior to shift start)
Preferred Experience / Skills- Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
- Prior travel nursing experience in an emergency or trauma setting
Why Join Us- Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department with a manageable 4:1 patient ratio
- Immediate start available for qualified candidates seeking a 13-week travel assignment in New Mexico