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

Advance your nursing career as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) with a 13-week travel assignment at a leading Level I Trauma and Teaching Hospital in Albuquerque, NM (87106). This travel nursing job offers the opportunity to provide critical care in a fast-paced emergency department, serving a diverse patient population. Experience the vibrant culture, scenic mountain views, and thriving arts scene of Albuquerque while working with a top-tier healthcare team. Apply now to join one of the most sought-after New Mexico nursing jobs!

ER RN Job Details – Albuquerque, NM

• Location: Albuquerque, NM 87106 (New Mexico healthcare job)
• Facility: Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Hospital
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (travel nurse contract)
• Start Date: March 9, 2026
• Shifts: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36 (option for 48 hours/week available)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Guaranteed Hours: Contracted hours per week (facility may call off up to 3 shifts per 13-week assignment)
• Parking: Free on-site parking
• Scrub Color: Black (not provided)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1680 - $1800

ER RN Qualifications & Requirements

• Active New Mexico RN license (or pending at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Room RN experience (1.5 years considered for strong candidates)
• Level I Trauma experience strongly preferred; Level II Trauma experience required
• Travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers with strong Level I experience welcome
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC (must have TNCC prior to submission), NIHSS (can be pending)
• No RQI certifications accepted
• No local candidates within 75 miles of Albuquerque
• COVID-19 and flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions accepted with documentation)
• Ability to float to Adult PCU and ED Holding areas as needed

ER RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate emergency nursing care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Perform triage, assessment, and stabilization of trauma and medical emergencies in a Level I Trauma Center
• Administer medications, including IV medications, following best practices and bar code scanning protocols
• Document and communicate clinical findings accurately using Cerner charting system
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, and blood product administration
• Respond to trauma, neuro-trauma, STEMI, stroke, and other critical situations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory, radiology, and pharmacy
• Float to Adult PCU, ED Holding, and Trauma areas as required
• Maintain compliance with facility policies and participate in required orientation and training

Join our healthcare team in Albuquerque and take the next step in your travel nursing career. Apply now for this Emergency Room Registered Nurse job!

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