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-acuity care in a Level IV Trauma emergency service unit. The unit has 20 beds and serves patients of all ages. The role requires flexibility, a positive attitude, and a willingness to teach.

Shift & Hours

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

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• NIH Certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (CPI)

Required Licensure

• Registered Nurse License valid in New Mexico

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Emergency Department nursing or related emergency services
• Preferred experience in ED, Critical Care, or Trauma nursing

Unit & Patient Information

• Trauma Level: Level IV
• Patient Ratios:

  • ESI 1, 2, & Horizontal 3s – 4:1
  • ESI Vertical 3s, 4, & 5 – 7:1
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) system: MedHost
• Patient Population: All ages (pediatric to geriatric)

Additional Requirements

• Must be fingerprinted and undergo background check per New Mexico state requirements (14-day waiver possible with supervision while waiting on results)
• Must have emergency services experience
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to teach are important personality traits for this role

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Any
• Unacceptable attire: Casual wear, other facility-branded clothing

Notes

• Orientation occurs weekly on Mondays
• Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel staff

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established emergency department with a focus on high-acuity care in a scenic and sunny location.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Minimum 3 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 in:

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (CPI)
  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)