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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level 3 Trauma facility in Carlsbad, NM, requiring 2+ years of ED experience and a NM or compact RN license.

Details

• Emergency Department at a Level 3 Trauma facility
• Day shift: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• 13-week contract
• Patient ratio of 4:1
• EMR: MedHost (EDIS)
• Floating is required
• 6-week scheduling blocks; blocked scheduling is not approved
• Call-out must be reported at least 2 hours prior to shift start

Requirements

• Active NM or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC
• Preferred certifications: ENPC and NRP
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department RN experience required
• No certifications expiring within the first 30 days of the assignment start date
• Valid driver's license required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• 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 the state Nurse Practice Act and hospital policy
• Demonstrate critical thinking and clinical judgment in the planning and delivery of safe patient care
• Delegate patient care responsibilities to staff commensurate with their education and experience
• Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education
• RTO is limited to 1 request per schedule; requests must be less than 1 week in duration
• Holiday coverage expectations include 1 summer and 1 winter holiday, dependent on department needs
• Scrub color: no specific color required — full uniform expected
• Candidates who have worked at any CHS facility as permanent staff within the past 2 years are not eligible for this position