Emergency Room RN
Artesia, NM
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) travel assignment in Artesia, NM (88210) — 13-week night shift role for experienced Emergency Department (ED) nurses with strong trauma and critical-care skills. Join our team and make a meaningful impact in a community hospital pursuing Level IV Trauma designation.

Job Details

• Location: Artesia, NM (zip 88210) — New Mexico travel nurse job
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Role: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) / Emergency Department (ED) Nurse
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7pm–7am)
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
• Start Date: March 30, 2026
• Care Setting: Acute care Emergency Room — 5-bed ER with 2 trauma bays
• Weekend/Holiday: Every other weekend; may be asked to participate in holiday rotation

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience required — trauma and critical care experience strongly preferred
• Active RN license: New Mexico or compact (multistate) RN license accepted
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, NIHSS
• Proficient with mixing and titrating critical drips (e.g., Amiodarone, Cardizem, Epinephrine, Insulin)
• Strong critical thinking, triage, and independent decision-making skills
• Experience from trauma Level 1 or Level 2 EDs accepted
• First-time travel nurses welcome — travel nurse and travel RN applicants encouraged to apply
• Completion of hospital orientation modules (approx. 20 hours) prior to floor assignment

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency nursing care across a wide range of diagnoses from minor injuries to major trauma
• Assess, triage, and manage patients in a small, fast-paced ED environment
• Mix, titrate, and monitor critical drips per protocol
• Read and interpret telemetry and 12-lead EKGs to guide clinical decisions
• Collaborate closely with ED physicians, techs, EMS, and interdisciplinary hospital staff to optimize patient flow
• Assist with EMS coordination, trauma activations, and rapid patient disposition
• Complete department orientation and required competency modules prior to clinical shifts
• Maintain professional appearance and compliance with dress code (navy blue scrubs; jackets without hoods)

Why join us: This New Mexico nursing job offers the chance to work in a supportive community hospital expanding toward Level IV Trauma designation. Enjoy small-town living in southeastern New Mexico with easy access to outdoor recreation while advancing your emergency nursing career as a travel nurse.

Apply now: If you are an experienced ER RN or travel RN seeking a 13-week Emergency Department assignment in Artesia, NM, submit your resume/CV, active RN license information, and certifications. Join our healthcare team today!

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