Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Travel Assignment in Albuquerque, NM

Experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse needed for a travel nursing assignment in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Join a fast-paced emergency department, provide high-acuity patient care, and use your critical care skills in a collaborative community hospital setting.

Located in Albuquerque, NM 87109, this on-site assignment offers the opportunity to work in a welcoming Southwestern city with a vibrant community atmosphere.

Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,620 – $1,700
• Location: Albuquerque, NM 87109
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 12-hour schedule (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Schedule Options: 36- or 48-hour weekly option
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Setting: Emergency Department / Emergency Room
• Unit Size: 20 beds
• Patient Volume: Approximately 80 visits per day
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Floating: May be asked to float to like units within scope as needed
• Orientation: 36 hours total, with onsite module completion during orientation

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for work in New Mexico or Compact licensure prior to start
• 1+ year of emergency nursing experience required; 2 years preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Experience caring for patients across the lifespan, including pediatrics, adults, and geriatric populations
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS required
• Experience with Epic preferred
• Ability to manage a 1:4 patient ratio, with flexibility based on acuity and activity
• Comfort with high-acuity emergency care, trauma stabilization, and rapid clinical decision-making

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to patients with a wide range of medical and trauma conditions
• Assess, triage, and prioritize patients presenting with urgent and emergent needs
• Administer medications and treatments, monitor responses, and coordinate timely interventions
• Support care for respiratory, cardiac, neuro, GI/GU, OB/GYN, pediatric, and minor trauma cases
• Assist with emergency procedures such as chest tubes, central lines, procedural sedation, and RSI support
• Care for patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions, including ventilated patients and vasoactive medications
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, phlebotomy, and rapid response teams
• Maintain safe, organized, and compassionate care in a busy emergency department environment
• Float to similar units as needed based on patient care needs and scope of practice

Apply now for this Emergency Room RN travel nursing job in Albuquerque, NM and join a team committed to excellent patient care.

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.