Acute Care, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Electrocardiogram, Emergency Care, Emergency Nursing, Healthcare, Home Security, Hospital, Insulin, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nursing, Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Radiography, Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapy, Telemetry, Titration, Triage Nursing, Ultrasound, Willing to Travel
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room
LocationArtesia, NM
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Every other weekend required | Holiday rotation may apply
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care in a community hospital Emergency Department treating an average of 40–50 patients per day, ranging from minor injuries to major traumas, crush injuries, burns, STEMIs, and strokes
- Mix and titrate critical drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Epinephrine, Insulin, and others independently
- Read and interpret telemetry and 12-lead EKGs; manage respiratory equipment and assist with respiratory treatments
- Maintain a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio across a 5-bed, 2-trauma-bay department with 1 dedicated triage nurse
- Collaborate with ED physicians, ED Techs (CNAs), respiratory therapy, phlebotomy, and a 24/7 in-house House Supervisor to ensure efficient patient throughput and flow
- Assist with EMS coordination and support department flow; travelers are not required to serve in a charge nurse role
Required Qualifications- Active RN license with a minimum of 5 years of Emergency Department experience
- Trauma Level 1 or Level 2 ED experience accepted
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, NIHSS
- Demonstrated ability to independently mix and titrate critical drips
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility with scheduling, including willingness to help fill gaps in the permanent staff schedule
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience with industrial or occupational trauma cases such as crush injuries, burns, and amputations
- Prior travel nursing experience (first-time travelers also accepted)
- Familiarity with a broad range of imaging modalities including X-ray, CT, ultrasound, and MRI coordination
Why Join Us- Work in a community hospital with a broad scope of clinical capabilities and a diverse, high-acuity patient population that offers meaningful hands-on experience
- Supportive environment with 24/7 in-house security, a dedicated ED physician around the clock, and a House Supervisor always available on-site