Emergency Department RN
Alamogordo, NM
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 3 PM – 3 AM
Work Schedule: Full Time

Job Summary

Provide independent nursing care in an Emergency Department setting, managing a wide range of patient types including stroke, STEMI, Level I trauma, post-surgical complications, pregnancy complications, pediatrics, behavioral health, and other emergency cases. Deliver routine and complex care while demonstrating clinical judgment and leadership in patient assignments and delegation.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care consistent with ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol, monitoring for side effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Meet organizational competencies related to leadership and clinical practice.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including Level 1, 2, or 3 trauma patients.
• Emergency Department experience within the last year is required.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• TNCC certification.

Patient Population

• Emergency Department patients including trauma levels 1-3, stroke, STEMI, post-surgical complications, pregnancy complications, pediatrics, and behavioral health.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• This is a backfill position with two openings starting May 11, 2026.