Emergency Department RN
Carlsbad, NM
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: RN - Emergency Department (Travel)

Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Mids (1pm - 1am), floating and call required

Job Description

• Provide 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 experience in Emergency Nursing
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC
• Certifications preferred: ENPC, NRP
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required
• Must be able to float and respond to call (2 hours prior notice minimum)
• Fingerprints required for all New Mexico travelers

Additional Information

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