Emergency Department RN
Las Cruces, NM
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department

Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Job Overview

• Backfill position in the Emergency Department.
• Orientation occurs weekly on Mondays.
• Candidates must reside 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel staff.
• The facility is a Joint Commission Accredited hospital with certifications including Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Certified Primary Stroke Center.
• The hospital has 199 beds and offers a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current certifications in:

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Additional Information

• The position is located in a region known for year-round sunshine and outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, biking, ATV riding, hunting, and horseback riding.
• Compliance with New Mexico Department of Health background check procedures is mandatory.

Notes for Candidates

• Ensure all required certifications are current prior to start.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• This is a travel assignment with a 13-week duration.
• Candidates must be prepared for weekly orientation sessions.