Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Carlsbad, NM

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Carlsbad, NM
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department

Location

Carlsbad, NM | Acute Care – Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM | Floating required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide shift-level accountability for emergency department patient care utilizing the nursing process in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act and facility policies
• Perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively to the care team
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects with accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrate critical thinking and clinical judgment in the anticipation and planning of safe patient care delivery in a fast-paced ED environment
• Document patient care thoroughly, adhering to safety standards, infection control protocols, and quality improvement initiatives
• Float to other units (e.g., ICU) as needed, within the nurse's scope and experience

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in New Mexico (or compact eligibility)
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department RN experience required
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required
• Fingerprinting required for all travelers working in New Mexico
• Must be available for floating within scope of experience, including potential ICU float
• Must be available for 1 summer and 1 winter required holiday/blackout date (dependent on department needs)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification preferred
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) certification preferred
• Experience with MedHost (EDIS) EMR system
• Prior travel nursing experience in a trauma or high-acuity emergency setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department with a structured 4:1 patient ratio in a supportive clinical environment
• Expected weekly hours with a consistent night shift schedule; 48-hour week accommodations may be available — include preference in submission