Emergency Department RN
Carlsbad, NM
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) — 13-week contract in Carlsbad, NM at a Level 3 Trauma Center.

Join a dedicated team as a Travel ER Nurse / Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse in Carlsbad, New Mexico (88220). This 13-week travel nursing assignment places you in a Level 3 Trauma Center where you'll deliver critical care in a supportive, small-town community near Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Ideal for experienced ER RNs seeking New Mexico nursing jobs and travel nurse opportunities.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 – $2,010
• Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico (88220) — travel nursing opportunity
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (6:30pm – 7:00am)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel Contract / Travel RN position
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• End Date: August 10, 2026
• Patient Ratio: 4:1
• Scrub Color: Any color (full uniform required)
• Electronic Medical Record: MedHost (EDIS)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department (ED) / ER RN experience required
• Active RN license required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, and ENPC
• NRP certification preferred
• Ability to float to other units as needed (flexible travel RN expectations)
• Call requirement: Must be available 2 hours prior to shift start
• Fingerprinting required for all New Mexico travelers (agency must be registered with NM)

Responsibilities — Emergency Department (ED) / ER Nursing

• Provide high-quality emergency care to patients using the Nursing Process and ED best practices
• Demonstrate critical thinking, clinical judgment, and leadership in patient care planning and triage
• Maintain and advance clinical competencies through continuing education and ED training
• Delegate patient care tasks based on staff education and experience and supervise assigned personnel
• Perform thorough assessments, triage, and ongoing monitoring; communicate findings clearly to the care team
• Administer medications, monitor for side effects, and document interventions accurately in MedHost (EDIS)
• Adhere to safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives in the trauma/ED setting
• Participate in floating and on-call coverage as required for this travel nurse role

Why apply: This travel nursing ER RN job offers hands-on trauma experience at a Level 3 Trauma Center, competitive weekly pay, and the chance to explore Carlsbad’s outdoor attractions. Great opportunity for Emergency Department RNs seeking travel nurse assignments and New Mexico nursing jobs.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel ER Nurse in Carlsbad, NM — submit your resume and certifications today to be considered for this Emergency Department RN position.

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