Emergency Dept RN
Los Alamos, NM
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,324/weekOverview
- Start Date10/25/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Emergency Department RN opportunity in Los Alamos, New Mexico, offering $2,070–$2,180 weekly for a 13-week night-shift assignment.
Join an on-site acute care emergency department team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Los Alamos, New Mexico. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an RN who enjoys fast-paced clinical environments, collaborative care, and making a meaningful difference for patients during urgent and emergent situations. Los Alamos offers a scenic high-desert setting surrounded by mountain landscapes, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming Northern New Mexico community.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,070–$2,180
- Job Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
- Healthcare Setting: On-site acute care
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Start Date: October 25, 2026
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 8-hour night shifts
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Openings: 1
Travel Emergency Department RN Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in New Mexico
- At least 1 year of recent registered nursing experience; Emergency Department or emergency room nursing experience is strongly preferred
- Current required clinical certifications must be submitted before assignment consideration
- Ability to complete New Mexico fingerprinting and background-screening requirements before hire
- Travel candidates must reside at least 60 miles from the assignment location to qualify for travel status
- Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills
- Commitment to safe, compassionate, and patient-centered emergency care
Emergency Department RN Responsibilities
- Deliver timely nursing care to patients presenting with emergency and urgent medical conditions
- Perform focused nursing assessments, monitor patient status, and promptly identify changes in condition
- Prioritize care according to patient acuity and Emergency Department needs
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and nursing standards
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support effective patient outcomes
- Document assessments, interventions, reassessments, and patient responses accurately
- Provide clear patient education and discharge instructions to patients and families
- Maintain a calm, professional, and supportive presence in a fast-paced emergency care environment
Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
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GHR Healthcare
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About Los Alamos, NM
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Los Alamos, NM here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high: 82°F, average low: 50°F.
- Winter average high: 43°F, average low: 17°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through local property management companies.
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is not very large and has well-maintained roads.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- The population is relatively diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include altitude-related concerns due to the city's elevation.
- Los Alamos has a small but active community of travel nurses.
- There are various restaurants offering a range of cuisines, and the city has a growing arts and music scene.
- Outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and exploring nearby national parks are popular.
- Sports facilities are available for recreational activities.
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