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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Level I Trauma Emergency Department position in New Mexico, requiring TNCC certification and a minimum of 2 years of ED experience.

Details

• Work setting is a 554-bed Level I Trauma Center, Children's Hospital, and Academic Teaching Hospital
• Assignment is within the Emergency Department, with approximately 60–80% of patients being admitted holds
• Patient ratio is 1:5
• Night shifts (7pm–7:30am), 3x12-hour shifts per week, with 36 or 48-hour weekly schedules available
• Travelers will be scheduled for weekends as needed; weekend nights are considered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Floating to Adult PCUs is an expectation based on staffing needs; floating to Peds ED is optional, with potential floating to ED Holding and Trauma as well
• No on-call requirements
• Charting system is Cerner; experience is preferred
• Parking is available at no cost
• Black scrubs required and are not provided by the facility

Requirements

• Active NM or Compact RN license required; NM license may be pending at time of consideration
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and TNCC — TNCC must be in hand prior to consideration; NIHSS may be pending until compliance due date; RQI certifications are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; 1.5 years may be considered
• Level II Trauma experience required; Level I Trauma experience strongly preferred
• Travel experience strongly preferred; first-time travelers with 2+ years of Level I Trauma experience may be considered
• Proficiency in IV therapy, phlebotomy, triage, and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Preferred skills include arterial line management, central line care, blood product administration, IV vasopressors, procedural sedation, and care of ventilated patients
• Non-local driver's license required on file
• COVID vaccination is optional; vaccination series or signed declination must be uploaded

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Travelers should expect assignments to consist primarily of admitted (ED holding) patients
• Responsibilities include medication administration via the seven medication rights, IV medication management, and documentation and communication of clinical findings
• RTO exceeding 7 days requires client approval; no RTO is permitted during the first 7 days or on the last day of the contract
• After 1 year or 4 consecutive assignments with this health system, a 6-month break is required before returning
• Former permanent staff must have a 12-month separation before being considered
• An EKG test is required (pass/fail, 2 attempts maximum); failing twice results in a 6-month system DNR
• Drug screen must be completed within 30 days of start date