ER RN
Albuquerque, NM
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nurse Contract in Albuquerque, NM

Join this Albuquerque, New Mexico travel nursing job as an Emergency Department RN providing expert emergency care to adult and geriatric patients on 12-hour night shifts. Bring your emergency nursing expertise to a fast-paced rapid administration and emergency care unit while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive, on-site clinical environment. Albuquerque is known for its vibrant cultural heritage, beautiful high-desert landscapes, and access to outdoor adventure, offering an exciting setting for your next professional experience.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730–$1,820
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel RN contract
• Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through January 11, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical Assignment: Approximately 4 patients per nurse
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Additional Expectations: Floating to like units within scope of practice may be required

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in New Mexico; a pending New Mexico or compact license may be considered if obtained before the start date
• At least 2 years of professional nursing experience, including Emergency Department, emergency care, or emergency holding experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, CPI, and NIHSS certifications
• Demonstrated ability to care for patients with varying levels of acuity in a fast-paced emergency nursing environment
• Experience with a 4:1 patient assignment preferred
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, weekends, and in an on-site clinical setting

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and timely nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in the Emergency Department
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, monitor clinical conditions, and promptly communicate changes to the care team
• Administer medications and treatments while maintaining accurate nursing documentation and electronic health records
• Manage peripheral and PICC lines, oxygen therapy, telemetry monitoring, tracheostomy care, wound care, feeding tubes, and continuous bladder irrigation as indicated
• Support patients requiring blood product administration, insulin and heparin management, isolation precautions, and substance-withdrawal monitoring
• Recognize patient deterioration and participate in rapid response and code team interventions
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, phlebotomy, rehabilitation, interpretation, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float to comparable units within scope of practice when needed and contribute to a positive patient-care environment

Apply now to advance your travel nursing career as an Emergency Department RN in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.