Emergency Department RN
Carlsbad, NM
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position in Carlsbad, NM, requiring 2+ years of ED experience, TNCC and ENPC certifications, and nightshift availability.

Details

• Emergency Department at a Level 3 Trauma Center
• Night shift schedule: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• 13-week contract
• Patient ratio of 4:1
• Floating is required
• On-call requirement: must be available at least 2 hours prior to shift start
• EMR: MedHost (EDIS)
• Blocked scheduling is not approved

Requirements

• Active NM or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC — none may expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start date
• NRP preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department RN experience required
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more in the past 12 months
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• US Social Security Number required

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local travelers are not accepted
• Fingerprinting is required for all travelers working in New Mexico; this process can take several weeks
• RTO is limited to 1 request per 6-week schedule, and requests must be less than 1 week in duration
• RTO blackout periods apply for 1 summer and 1 winter holiday, dependent on department needs
• Candidates who have worked at any CHS facility as permanent staff within the past 2 years are not eligible for this position
• No specific scrub color required — full uniform expected