Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is recruiting an RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a NM or compact RN license and TNCC certification prior to consideration.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital emergency department
• Patients include a high volume of admit holds, adult and pediatric emergency cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5
• Assignment options include 36 or 48 hour work weeks on 12-hour shifts, days or nights
• Weekend shifts are required as needed; weekends are defined as Friday night through Sunday
• Floating to Adult Progressive Care Units is required based on staffing needs, with optional floating to Pediatric ED and potential floating to ED Holding and Trauma
• Uses Cerner EMR; Cerner experience is preferred but not required
• Scrub color is black
• No on-call requirement
• Primary responsibilities include medication administration (including IV), following seven medication rights, and thorough documentation and communication of clinical findings
• Position is in a high-acuity, fast-paced trauma environment
• First-time travelers accepted if they possess sufficient Level I Trauma experience
• RTO requests exceeding 7 days require approval
• No block scheduling available
• Parking is provided at no cost

Requirements

• Active NM or compact RN license (pending license accepted at time of consideration)
• Minimum 2 years recent emergency department RN experience, with Level I Trauma experience strongly preferred; 1.5 years may be considered
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC (must have prior to consideration), and NIHSS (may be obtained prior to compliance due date)
• COVID-19 vaccination required (medical and religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation)
• No locums or candidates residing 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