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: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a day shift position requiring ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications.
Details
- General Emergency Department serving combined adult/pediatric patients
- Patient ratio of 1:5
- Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
- Option of 36 or 48 hours per week
- At least 6 weekend shifts required within a 6-week schedule
- Epic charting system preferred
- Floating to similar units required based on facility needs, with brief orientation provided
Requirements
- Active RN license (NM or Compact) required, with Compact license accepted pending state license obtained prior to start
- Current certifications in ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and PALS required; CPI and TNCC preferred
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience preferred
- Previous charge nurse experience preferred
- Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
- Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, arterial line management, blood product administration, and central line care
- Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Knowledge of isolation precautions, PPE, and triage protocols
- Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management and care of ventilated patients preferred
- Experience with neuro-trauma, CVA, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury preferred
- Experience with ortho trauma and shock/trauma cases (gunshot wounds, traumatic amputation) preferred
- Pediatric trauma experience (head injury, near drowning, spinal cord injury) preferred
Additional Information
- Facility is a Level I/II Trauma Center, STEMI certified, and Stroke certified
- Must complete onsite orientation modules, averaging 4-6 hours for RNs
- Must complete labs within 48 business hours of contract signing
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Previous staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible, as locals are not accepted
- No travel pairs or groups accepted
- Up to 4 days of RTO can be auto-approved at time of submission
American Traveler Job ID #P-768604. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.