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 | Emergency Department (Level 3 Trauma)

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days, 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM | Onsite | Floating required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide shift-level accountability for patient care in the Emergency Department utilizing the Nursing Process in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and facility policies and procedures
• 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 anticipating and planning for safe patient care delivery
• Delegate patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience of available staff; provide direction and supervision of assigned personnel
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and adhere to safety standards, infection control protocols, and quality improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in New Mexico
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required
• Fingerprinting is required for all travelers working in New Mexico
• Proficiency with or ability to learn MedHost (EDIS) EMR system
• Must be available to float within scope and experience, including potential float to ICU

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ENPC (Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course) certification preferred
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience in an emergency or acute care setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to gain experience in a Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department with a structured patient ratio of 4:1
• Work within a supportive travel nursing program with an expected start date and clear scheduling framework