Emergency Department RN
Carlsbad, NM
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department

Location

Carlsbad, NM | Acute Care – Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM | Floating required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide shift-level accountability for emergency department patient care utilizing the nursing process in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act and facility policies
• Perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively to the care team
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects with accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrate critical thinking and clinical judgment in the anticipation and planning of safe patient care delivery in a fast-paced ED environment
• Document patient care thoroughly, adhering to safety standards, infection control protocols, and quality improvement initiatives
• Float to other units (e.g., ICU) as needed, within the nurse's scope and experience

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in New Mexico (or compact eligibility)
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department RN experience required
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required
• Fingerprinting required for all travelers working in New Mexico
• Must be available for floating within scope of experience, including potential ICU float
• Must be available for 1 summer and 1 winter required holiday/blackout date (dependent on department needs)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification preferred
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) certification preferred
• Experience with MedHost (EDIS) EMR system
• Prior travel nursing experience in a trauma or high-acuity emergency setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department with a structured 4:1 patient ratio in a supportive clinical environment
• Expected weekly hours with a consistent night shift schedule; 48-hour week accommodations may be available — include preference in submission