ICU Registered Nurse
Carlsbad, NM
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) travel nursing job — 13-week assignment in Carlsbad, New Mexico at a Level 3 Trauma Center. Join our Emergency Department (ED) team and advance your career with a rewarding travel nurse opportunity in southeastern New Mexico.

This travel nurse position places you in a busy Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department where your ER/Trauma nursing skills will directly impact patient outcomes. Carlsbad, NM offers a welcoming community, access to natural attractions like Carlsbad Caverns, and a relaxed Southwest lifestyle—ideal for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and adventure.

Travel Nurse Job Details — Emergency Department RN

• Position: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Travel Registered Nurse
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (May 25, 2026 – August 24, 2026)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 – $2,010
• Shift: 12-hour mids (1:00pm – 1:00am); typical Emergency Department RN schedule
• Hours per Week: 36
• Facility / Setting: Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department (Trauma RN experience preferred)
• Location: Carlsbad, NM 88220 — travel nursing jobs in New Mexico / southeastern New Mexico
• Floating: Required (ability to float to other units)
• EMR: MedHost (EDIS) — experience with MedHost preferred
• Scrub Policy: Any scrub color (full uniform required; no t-shirts/hoodies; undershirts permitted)

Required Qualifications — ER RN & Trauma RN

• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Room RN experience required (ED/Trauma experience required for Level 3 Trauma Center)
• Active RN license (compact or state-specific RN license as required for New Mexico travel nurses)
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, ENPC required; NRP preferred
• Ability to float across units as needed during assignment
• Fingerprinting required for all New Mexico travelers (ensure agency registration with the State of New Mexico)
• Strong critical thinking, clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills

Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate emergency nursing care to patients in a fast-paced ED setting
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, triage, and prioritize care based on acuity
• Administer medications, monitor responses, and document interventions accurately
• Utilize the nursing process per state Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain clinical competencies through ongoing education and certification renewal
• Supervise and delegate patient care tasks according to staff skill level and hospital standards
• Adhere to infection control protocols, safety standards, and quality improvement initiatives
• Participate in floating assignments and adapt to varying patient populations across units

Why apply? This travel nursing job in Carlsbad, NM offers hands-on Emergency Department RN experience at a Level 3 Trauma Center, competitive weekly pay, and the chance to explore southeastern New Mexico. Experience with MedHost (EDIS) and trauma nursing will set you up for success.

Ready to take the next step in your travel nurse career? Apply now to be considered for this Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) travel assignment in Carlsbad, NM. Join our healthcare team today and make a difference in emergency and trauma care!

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