Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (Level I Trauma)
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department role in a Level I Trauma setting requiring NM or compact RN licensure and TNCC certification.

Responsibilities

• Work in an Emergency Department within a Level I Trauma and teaching hospital
• Patient population includes high acuity trauma and general emergency cases; 60%-80% of patients are admitted
• Typical ratios are 1:5 in the department
• Many patients are in ED Holding areas due to high admission rates
• Shifts available are 36 or 48 hours per week, day or night shifts as scheduled
• Weekend shifts required as needed, with weekends defined as Saturday and Sunday for days and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights
• Expected to float to Adult Progressive Care Units and ED Holding areas; floating to the Pediatric ED is optional
• Uses Cerner EMR; prior experience preferred but not required
• No on-call requirements
• Must adhere to black scrub color dress code
• Provide emergency nursing care, including IV medication administration and documentation of clinical findings
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary trauma care team in a fast-paced, acute environment
• This is a teaching hospital and short-term acute care facility
• First-time travelers may be considered if they have 2+ years Level I Trauma experience
• RTO greater than 7 days requires management approval
• Parking is provided at no cost to staff

Requirements

• Active NM or compact RN license; pending NM license accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ED RN experience required, Level I Trauma experience preferred; 1.5 years will be considered
• TNCC certification required prior to consideration
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification may be completed prior to start
• COVID-19 vaccination required unless approved exemption is provided
• No local candidates within 75 miles accepted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts