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RN - Emergency Dept

Location: El Paso, Texas Unit: ER, 1st floor Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours per Week: 36 Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM per the job description; unit details list 1900 to 0700 Start Date: ASAP Call Requirements: None Weekends: Yes, 4 weekend days required Permanent Positions Available on Unit: Yes

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Emergency Department (ED) experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (CPI)

Unit Overview

Beds: 26
Patient Ratio: 4:1
Staffing:
- Day shift: 1 CNC, 1 HUC, 7-9 RNs, 2 PCTs/Paramedics
- Night shift: 1 CNC, 1 HUC, 6-7 RNs, 2 PCTs/Paramedics
Equipment: Vents, EKG, Teleneuro
Most Recruited For: Travel RNs, local CNAs and sitters

Typical Procedures

IV insertion, EKG, In & Out Foley, Lumbar Puncture, Central Lines, Moderate Sedation, Cardioversion

Team Fit

Team players who are open to learning and helping, and who are fun and energetic.

Dress Code

Scrubs must be cobalt/royal blue only.

Facility

Las Palmas Medical Center

3.2rating(59 reviews)

5 nurses recommend working with Las Palmas Medical Center

Anonymous

Critical Care Float (RN)

Contract Position

5.0rating

Pros

Traveler friendly, patient ratio is fair, great team to work with!

Cons

None

Review of Las Palmas Medical Center on Sep 9, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
562 beds

ADDRESS1801 North Oregon StreetEl Paso, TX 79902

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About El Paso, TX

As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in El Paso, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high of 95°F and low of 71°F.
Winter average high of 58°F and low of 32°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find, with various options available for travel nurses.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available but may not be as extensive as in larger cities.

Demographics

El Paso is a diverse city with a mix of cultures.
The population has a wide age range, and common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to the desert climate.
There is a significant population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, biking, and golfing.
The city also hosts summer concerts and has various cultural attractions.

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