Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Artesia, NM
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week Emergency Department assignment at a community hospital in Artesia, NM, requiring 5 years of ED experience and a robust certification package including TNCC and NRP.

Details

• Acute care community hospital ED currently pursuing Level IV Trauma designation; STEMIs and strokes are transferred out
• Small but capable ED with 5 beds and 2 trauma bays, averaging 40–50 patients per day
• Patient population ranges from minor injuries to major traumas, including crush injuries, burns, and amputations common to a nearby oil field region
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3
• No fast track; a separate walk-in family practice clinic is attached to the hospital for lower-acuity patients
• Dedicated triage area with 1 triage nurse and 2 triage rooms
• One ED physician on site 24/7; House Supervisor available in-house 24/7
• ED Techs (CNAs) on staff handling secretary duties, vital signs, ADLs, and I&Os
• RT assigned to the ED during day shift; at night, RT covers the whole hospital — RNs are expected to manage respiratory equipment, treatments, and 12-lead EKGs
• RNs are required to read and interpret telemetry and EKGs independently
• X-ray and CT available 24/7; ultrasound, interventional, and MRI also available; portables available with RN transport assistance
• Phlebotomy available; RNs may draw labs when needed
• 12-hour day shifts (7a–7p), every other weekend required
• No floating or on-call requirements
• May be included in holiday rotation
• EMR: TruBridge – Evident

Requirements

• Active NM or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 5 years of ED experience required; trauma Level I or II ED experience accepted
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, and NIHSS
• Must be proficient in mixing and titrating critical drips (e.g., Amiodarone, Cardizem, Epinephrine, Insulin)
• Must demonstrate strong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently
• BSN not required

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travelers are not asked to take on charge nurse responsibilities
• Schedule flexibility is expected — manager will consider preferred scheduling but travelers are asked to help fill gaps in the permanent staff schedule
• Scrub color: Navy Blue; jackets allowed but must be hoodless
• Unit orientation: 1–2 days with a preceptor depending on individual needs
• Online modules must be completed prior to working the floor; modules take approximately 20 hours and are assigned before the start of the contract
• Despite being a small community hospital, the facility offers a broader range of capabilities than typical for its size