ED Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department

Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ER/ED RN)
Job Type: Travel Contract
Shift: Mid Shift | 3:00 PM – 3:30 AM
Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts
Weekly Hours: 36 hours listed; 48-hour contracts available for eligible travelers
 

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department RN experience preferred as the standard requirement; candidates with 1.5 years may be reviewed
• Level II Trauma Center experience required
• TNCC certification must be completed before submission
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• PALS certification
• NIHSS certification — may remain pending until the compliance deadline
• New Mexico RN license or qualifying pending licensure at submission
• Strong emergency nursing assessment and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to manage high-acuity emergency and admitted patients
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, IV medications, and emergency interventions
• Willingness to float to adult PCUs and ED holding areas
• Availability for weekend and required holiday coverage

RQI certifications are not accepted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Level I Trauma Center experience
• Previous travel nursing experience
• Trauma and resuscitation experience
• Cerner EMR experience
• Previous charge nurse experience
• Advanced emergency and critical care skills

First-time travelers may be considered when they have at least two years of Level I trauma experience. Final eligibility requires facility confirmation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care to patients with acute illnesses, injuries, and trauma.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and prioritize care.
• Administer medications, including IV medications, following medication safety protocols.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize changes in patient condition.
• Assist with trauma resuscitation and emergency procedures.
• Manage patients awaiting admission to inpatient units.
• Provide care to patients requiring respiratory, neurological, and cardiovascular monitoring.
• Collaborate with emergency physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate documentation using Cerner.
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and emergency department protocols.

Holiday Requirements

For December starts, travelers must be available to work:

• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• New Year's Eve
• New Year's Day

Christmas holiday RTO is not accepted. Holiday pay eligibility and terms should be confirmed before accepting the assignment.