Emergency Department RN
Carlsbad, NM
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN - Emergency Department (Travel)

Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (6:30pm - 7:00am)
Call & Floating: Floating and call required (call at least 2 hours prior to shift start)

Job Description

• Provide nursing care to Emergency Room patients using the Nursing Process in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership to ensure safe patient care delivery.
• Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education.
• Delegate patient care priorities based on staff education and experience.
• Provide direction and supervision to assigned personnel delivering patient care.
• Perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Maintain strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.
• Apply knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) in Emergency Department
• Minimum 2+ years of RN experience required
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC
• Certifications preferred: ENPC, NRP
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required
• Fingerprints required for all New Mexico travelers

Additional Information

• Emergency Department is Level 3 Trauma
• Patient ratio: 4:1
• Blocked scheduling and 48-hour guarantees are NOT approved
• Return to Office (RTO) blackout dates or required holidays: 1 Summer & 1 Winter (dependent on department needs)
• Maximum RTO: 1 per schedule; 6-week scheduling cycle
• Scrub color: None specified, full uniform required
• EMR system: MedHost (EDIS)