Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Carlsbad, NM

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr nights, 36 hours a week, starting November 23, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,072 a week in all, a taxable rate of $20 an hour plus $1,351.70 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) — Carlsbad. This position involves providing patient care in a Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department with a patient ratio of 4:1. The role requires Critical thinking, proficiency in clinical nursing practices, and the ability to work within a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Job Details

• Position Description: Emergency Room RN at a general hospital level 3 trauma center, responsible for delivering nursing care utilizing the nursing process in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.
• Required Qualifications: RN license, 2+ years of ER experience, ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC certifications, and the ability to work nights. Knowledge of nursing process and clinical practices, proficiency in medication administration, safety standards, infection control, and documentation.
• Schedule: Nights, 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM; minimum 36 hours per week. Floating within the nurse's scope and experience; typically to ICU if needed.
• Additional Information: Fingerprints are required for all travelers. The assignment is 13 weeks with a potential 48-hour guarantee if included in the body of the submission. RTO blackout dates include 1 summer and 1 winter; maximum RTO is 1 per schedule, with a 6-week scheduling window.

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