Emergency Department RN
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (6:30pm - 7:00am)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Provide nursing care to Emergency Department 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.
• Apply strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.
• Adhere to safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Work in a Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department with a patient ratio of 4:1.
• Floating and call responsibilities are required.
• Call requirement: must be reachable at least 2 hours prior to shift start.
• Blocked scheduling and 48-hour guarantees are not approved.
• Return-to-Office (RTO) blackout dates include 1 summer and 1 winter date, dependent on department needs. Maximum RTO allowed is 1 per schedule (6-week scheduling).

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC

Additional Information

• EMR system used: MedHost (EDIS).
• Scrub color: None specified; full uniform required.