Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Las Cruces, NM
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel RN Opportunity – Emergency Department

Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department
• Employment Type: Travel
• Shift: See shift details (36 guaranteed hours/week)
• Weekend Hours: Every other weekend / as needed
• Call Requirements: None
• Number of Openings: 1
• Float Requirements: As needed

Facility & Unit Information

• Unit: Emergency Department (ER Service)
• Trauma Level: Level IV
• Number of Beds: 20
• Patient Population: All ages (pediatric, adult, geriatric)
• Patient Ratios:

  • ESI 1, 2, & Horizontal 3s – 4:1
  • ESI Vertical 3s, 4, & 5 – 7:1
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): MedHost

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Experience: Minimum 3+ years in emergency services
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
  • NIH Certification
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Licensure: Must hold a valid RN license to practice in New Mexico
• Additional Requirements:

  • Must complete fingerprinting and background check per New Mexico state requirements (travelers may start on a 14-day waiver with supervision while results are pending)

Job Expectations & Environment

• Common Diagnoses/Treatments: High acuity emergency care
• Preferred Experience: Emergency Department, Critical Care, Trauma
• Personality Fit: Positive attitude, flexible, willing to teach
• Dress Code: Scrubs of any color; casual wear and other facility-branded clothing are not acceptable

Location Highlights

• Year-round sunshine
• Outdoor recreation opportunities including hiking, biking, ATV riding, hunting, and horseback riding
• Close to White Sands National Park and Organ Mountains

Additional Notes

• Orientation is held weekly on Mondays
• Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel staff

This role offers a dynamic emergency department experience in a scenic New Mexico location with a supportive team and a focus on high-acuity patient care.