Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Memorial Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with Emergency Department specialty to provide high-quality care in a Level IV Trauma Center emergency service unit. The unit has 20 beds and serves patients of all ages with a focus on high acuity emergency cases.

Shift & Hours

• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: Every Other/As Needed
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: As Needed

Patient Ratios

• ESI 1, 2, & Horizontal 3s – 4:1
• ESI Vertical 3s, 4, & 5 – 7:1

Required Certifications

• ACLS
• BLS
• ENPC
• NIH Certification
• PALS
• TNCC

Required Licensure

• Registered Nurse License valid in New Mexico

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Emergency Department nursing (higher of 2+ and 3+ years)

Preferred Experience

• Emergency Department, Critical Care, Trauma experience

Additional Requirements

• Must be fingerprinted and cleared according to New Mexico state requirements before hire (14-day waiver with supervision possible while waiting on results)
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to teach are important personality traits for this role

Work Environment & Tools

• Electronic Health Record system: MedHost
• Dress Code: Scrubs of any color allowed; casual wear and other facility-branded clothing are not acceptable

Patient Population

• All ages (pediatric, adult, geriatric)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 3 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience
• Emergency Department experience within the last year
• Advanced certifications: ACLS, BLS, ENPC, PALS, TNCC, CPI