Emergency Department RN
Farmington, NM
Wayward Medical
4x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus
$2,697/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- Relocation bonus
- Retention bonus
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Holiday Pay
- Discount program
Description
There are a lot of travel nursing agencies.
Most of them can submit you to a job.
The difference is what happens after you click apply.
At Wayward Medical Staffing, you get one point of contact, straight answers, permission before submission, and real check ins that are not just disguised extension calls.
We do the boring stuff well.
We answer fast.
We tell the truth.
We get your permission before putting your name in front of a facility.
And when something gets weird on assignment, we pick up the phone.
We’re not a billion-dollar staffing machine with five departments and four handoffs before someone learns your name.
We’re a Mom and Pop shop who puts relationships first. We’re built for travelers who want to be treated like humans, not chart numbers.
That means we stay with you through the full assignment, help you navigate the messy parts, and start thinking about your next contract before this one ends.
Our rule is simple:
No one gets burned.
If you want an agency that communicates clearly, follows through, and actually sticks around after you start, apply with Wayward.
We’ll walk you through the details and help you decide if this assignment is the right fit.
Emergency Department RN
Overview
- Travel/Contract assignment in Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Night shift: 4x12 hours, 19:00–7:30
- 36 or 48 hours per week
- 13-week contract
- Unit is an Emergency Department with admitted patients making up a large portion of the census
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in New Mexico
- ED - Emergency Department (2 years of experience)
- ED - Emergency Department experience within the last year
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- PALS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- TNCC
- NIHSS
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Driver's License
- Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma experience
Preferred
- Travel experience strongly preferred
- Level I Trauma experience preferred
- 2+ years Level I experience may be considered if travel experience is present
Clinical Details
- Ratios: 1:5
- Medication administration, including IV medication via the seven medication rights
- Document and communicate clinical findings
Float Scope
- May float to Peds ED
- Expected to float to Adult PCUs based on staffing needs
- May also float to ED Holding and Trauma DOE
Scheduling Notes
- Weekend shifts as needed
- No block schedule
- No on-call
Additional Notes
- Christmas RTO is no longer allowed
- RTO greater than 7 days needs approval
- COVID vaccine is optional
- Cerner is used for charting
- Parking is free
Employer
Wayward Medical
Wayward Sounds...
Like a Travel Nursing Agency that zigged while everyone else zagged.
Most agencies fight over the same giant hospitals.
We chose the places where travelers are remembered, not rotated through.
Critical Access Hospitals are where nurses get autonomy, community, and stories worth telling.
Less factory-line healthcare. More human healthcare. That’s the road we chose.
Built for travelers who want:
- Rural adventure
- A Recruiter who actually picks up the phone
- A career that feels meaningful
About Farmington, NM
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Farmington, NM here's what you should know:- Farmington's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows can drop to 20°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Farmington.
- Farmington is car-friendly, with limited public transportation options.
- The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a small but active community of travel nurses.
- Farmington offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating.
- There are also local restaurants, art galleries, and occasional music and sports events.
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