Registered Nurse – Emergency Room Travel Assignment in Albuquerque, NM

Join a busy Emergency Department as a travel ER Registered Nurse in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This high-acuity nursing opportunity offers the chance to strengthen your emergency nursing skills while experiencing the culture, desert scenery, and energy of New Mexico’s largest city.

Overview

This Emergency Room RN travel assignment is a 13-week contract with night shifts in a well-supported emergency department. The role is ideal for a confident emergency nurse who thrives in fast-paced clinical settings, enjoys teamwork, and is ready to deliver high-quality patient care across the lifespan.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
• Hours per Week: 36 hours, with the option to work 48-hour weeks
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,620 – $1,700
• Setting: Emergency Department / ER
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Location: Albuquerque, NM 87102
• Special Schedule Notes: Weekend coverage required; flexibility to float to like units within scope as needed

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico or compact eligibility required before start
• 1+ year of emergency nursing, emergency room nursing, or acute care experience required; 2 years preferred
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS certifications required
• TNCC certification preferred
• Epic experience preferred
• Strong skills in triage, dysrhythmia interpretation, IV management, and emergency patient stabilization
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency nursing care to patients of all ages in a busy ER setting
• Perform thorough assessments, monitor patient status, and respond quickly to changes in condition
• Triage patients and prioritize care based on acuity and clinical need
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and emergency interventions according to department protocols
• Support care for trauma, stroke, cardiac, respiratory, and other emergent conditions
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, radiology, lab, pharmacy, and other support services
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established safety and quality standards
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while helping ensure smooth emergency department flow

Apply now to join a leading healthcare team and take your next step in travel nursing in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.