Emergency Department RN
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Memorial Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility & Unit Information

• Department: Emergency Department (1st Floor)
• Trauma Level: IV
• Number of Beds: 20
• Patient Population: Neonates, Pediatrics, Adults, Geriatrics
• Patient Ratios:

  • ESI 1, 2, & Horizontal 3s – 4:1
  • ESI Vertical 3s, 4, & 5 – 7:1
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): MedHost

Position Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Emergency Department
• Number of Openings: 1
• Shift: 7 PM – 7 AM
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
• Weekend Requirements: Two weekends per 4-week schedule
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: None

Required Qualifications

• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in Emergency Department
• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing (minimum)

Preferred Qualifications

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Critical Care experience

Work Environment & Culture

• High acuity Emergency Department with diverse patient diagnoses and treatments
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to teach are valued personality traits
• Dress code: Scrubs of any color; T-shirts or clothing with other facility logos are not acceptable

Location Highlights

• Located in the Mesilla Valley of Southern New Mexico
• Year-round sunshine and outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, ATV riding, hunting, and horseback riding
• Nearby attractions: White Sands National Park, Organ Mountains, and prehistoric trackways

This position is ideal for RNs with Emergency Department experience seeking a travel assignment in a scenic and active community setting.