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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Emergency Department position at a Level 3 Trauma facility in Carlsbad, NM, requiring 2+ years of ED experience and multiple certifications including TNCC and ENPC.

Details

• Work in the Emergency Department of a Level 3 Trauma hospital in Carlsbad, NM
• Night shift schedule: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• 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)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NM or Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC — no certifications 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 gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• US Social Security Number required — Canadian SINs are not accepted
• Fingerprinting required for all travelers working in New Mexico

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to Emergency Department patients using the nursing process in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act and hospital policy
• Responsibilities include thorough patient assessments, medication administration and monitoring, delegation of care priorities, and supervision of assigned personnel
• Maintains clinical competencies and applies critical thinking and scientific judgment in the planning and delivery of safe patient care
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local travelers are not eligible
• Travelers who have worked at any CHS facility as permanent staff within the past 2 years are not eligible
• RTO is limited to 1 request per 6-week schedule; requests must be less than 1 week in duration
• RTO blackout periods apply: 1 summer and 1 winter holiday, dependent on department needs
• Block scheduling is not approved
• Scrub color: no specific color required — full uniform expected