Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,312 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 18 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 18 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring Level II trauma experience and NM or compact RN license.

Details

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• Level I Trauma, Children's Hospital, Teaching Hospital environment
• Emergency Department unit with a high volume of admitted patients, approximately 60%-80% of the ED
• Many ED rooms function as ED Holding due to increased admit holds
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Evening shift, 3x12 hours (13:00-01:30)
• 36 or 48 hour contracts available, with 48 hours reserved for travelers with both Level I trauma and travel experience
• Weekend scheduling as needed, including weekend days (Sat/Sun) and weekend nights (Fri/Sat/Sun)
• Floating to Peds ED is optional; floating to Adult PCUs is expected based on staffing needs; potential floating to ED Holding and Trauma
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Cerner charting system

Requirements

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• Active RN license (NM or Compact) required, may pend at time of submission
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC (TNCC must be obtained before submission)
• RQI certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required (1.5 years may be considered)
• Level II trauma experience required; Level I trauma experience strongly preferred
• Travel experience strongly preferred; first-time travelers with 2+ years of Level I trauma experience may be considered
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Experience with trauma/resuscitation care
• Proficiency in triage and isolation precautions/PPE

Additional Information

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• Provide direct emergency care including medication administration (via the seven medication rights), IV therapy, and documentation of clinical findings
• Must reside outside a 100-mile radius of the facility to qualify as a traveler; local candidates within 100 miles are not accepted
• Non-local driver's license required on file
• Holiday coverage required for 2 of 3 holiday bundles (Thanksgiving & the day after, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, NYE & NYD); Christmas RTO is not permitted
• RTO of more than 7 days requires approval; no RTO allowed during the first or last 7 days of the contract
• Scrub color: black (not provided by facility)
• No parking fee at this facility
• First-time travelers may be considered if they have 2+ years of Level I trauma experience, though travel experience is strongly preferred
• Prior travel experience is generally required for this ED assignment
• A 6-month system break is required after 1 year or 4 consecutive assignments, whichever comes first
• Former staff must have a 12-month separation before returning

American Traveler Job ID #P-741070. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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