Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Las Cruces, NM
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Evenings

Position: Travel Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER) Shift: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Location: Memorial Medical Center, Las Cruces, NM Assignment Type: Travel

Overview

Memorial Medical Center is seeking an experienced Travel ER Registered Nurse to join its Emergency Department team. This role is ideal for nurses who thrive in fast-paced environments and are committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care to patients with urgent and emergent medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Room, including triage, assessment, treatment, and evaluation.
• Administer medications, therapies, and interventions as prescribed by physicians.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Operate and monitor medical equipment such as cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and defibrillators.
• Document patient status, interventions, and outcomes accurately in accordance with hospital policies.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and rapidly changing patient conditions.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and discharge instructions.
• Adhere to infection control, patient safety, and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico or compact state.
• Minimum of 2 years recent ER experience required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS and TNCC preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and clinical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments.