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

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Carlsbad, New Mexico, 88220!

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

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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