Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Albuquerque, NM
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your career as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) with this travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico (zip code 87109). Join a leading healthcare team in a busy, community-based Emergency Department and deliver high-quality patient care to neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics. Albuquerque offers stunning mountain views, a vibrant arts scene, and year-round sunshine—making it a top destination for healthcare professionals seeking travel nursing jobs in New Mexico.

ER RN Job Details

• Location: Albuquerque, NM 87109
• Healthcare Setting: Emergency Room (ER), Level II Trauma Center
• Contract Type: Travel Nursing Contract
• Start Date: January 19, 2026
• End Date: April 20, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36 (option for 48 hours available)
• Weekend Coverage: Required (minimum 3 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule)
• Floating: Required to Medical-Surgical (MS) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) as needed

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active New Mexico or Compact RN license (required at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room RN experience
• Previous Charge RN experience required
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (CPI, NIHSS, TNCC, NRP/ENPC, STABLE preferred)
• Experience with Epic EMR charting system preferred
• Community hospital and Level II Trauma Center experience preferred
• Ability to float to MS/ICU units as needed
• Experience managing 4-5 patients per nurse

ER Nurse Responsibilities

• Serve as Charge RN during night shifts in a high-volume Emergency Department
• Deliver patient care to neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics
• Perform triage and provide initial medical care for strokes, STEMIs, major trauma, and pediatric emergencies
• Administer blood products, manage arterial and central lines, care for ventilated patients, and interpret ABGs and cardiac dysrhythmias
• Respond to medical and trauma emergencies, including OB emergency deliveries, neuro-trauma, and orthopedic trauma
• Utilize specialized ER equipment such as rapid infusers, Lifepack monitors, and Glidescopes
• Float to Medical-Surgical and ICU units as needed; collaborate with PT, RT, pharmacy, and other clinical support teams
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures

Experience the culture and natural beauty of Albuquerque while growing your nursing career in a supportive healthcare environment. Apply now to join our dedicated Emergency Room nursing team and explore top travel nursing jobs in New Mexico!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.