Travel Emergency Room RN - $2,070 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) position available in a Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department. The assignment involves providing high-quality acute care to emergency patients in a fast-paced environment, adhering to hospital policies and state Nurse Practice Act. The role requires critical thinking, clinical competence, and effective communication to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Job Details

• Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive patient assessments, administering medications, monitoring side effects, and documenting patient care with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• The RN demonstrates leadership and scientific judgment in care delivery and maintains clinical competencies through ongoing education.
• Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives is essential.
• Certifications required include Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).
• Experience required includes a minimum of 2 years in emergency nursing.
• The schedule is dayshift, with shift hours from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, totaling 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Floating within the nurses scope and experience is required; ICU floating may be necessary.
• The EMR system used is MedHost (EDIS).
• RTO blackout dates are one summer and one winter, dependent on department needs.
• The position is scheduled to start on 09/21/2026 and ends on 12/21/2026.
• No facility or organization names are included; all details are provided in a generic format.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1313162. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus