Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Clinical Outcomes, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Care, Emergency Nursing, Healthcare, Infection Control, Medication Administration, Neonatology, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, 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 | Mids Shift: 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM | Onsite
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 clinical findings effectively to the care team
- Administer medications accurately and monitor patients for side effects and adverse reactions
- Demonstrate critical thinking and clinical judgment in anticipating and planning for safe patient care delivery
- Document patient care with strong attention to detail while adhering to safety standards, infection control protocols, 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) license valid in New Mexico
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience
- Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC certifications required
- Ability to float within the department as required
- Must be able to comply with New Mexico state fingerprinting requirements (agency must be registered with the state of New Mexico)
- Proficiency with EMR systems; experience with MedHost (EDIS) a plus
Preferred Experience / Skills- Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
- Prior travel nursing experience in an Emergency Department setting
Why Join Us- Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department with a consistent 4:1 patient ratio
- 13-week contract with a projected start date providing a defined and structured travel assignment