Travel Emergency Department RN - $2,312 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/28/2026 Duration: 18 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 28, 2026 Length: 18 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Level I Trauma Emergency Department position requiring a NM or compact RN license and Level II trauma experience. Details ED unit within a Level I Trauma, Children's, and Teaching Hospital with 554 total staffed beds Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00-7:30 36 or 48-hour shifts available (48-hour shifts limited to those with both Level I trauma and travel experience) 1:5 patient ratio Approximately 60%-80% of ED patients are admitted, with many rooms functioning as ED Holding Currently experiencing an increased number of admit holds Scheduled for weekends as needed (Saturday/Sunday days, Friday/Saturday/Sunday nights) Floating to Peds ED is optional; floating to Adult PCUs is expected based on staffing needs; potential floating to ED Holding and Trauma No on-call requirement No block scheduling accommodations Uses Cerner charting system Requirements Active NM or compact RN license (may pend at time of consideration) Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS (may pend until compliance due date) TNCC certification required prior to consideration RQI certifications not accepted 2 years of ED experience required (1.5 years may be reviewed) Level II trauma experience required; Level I trauma experience strongly preferred Travel experience strongly preferred; candidates with 2 years Level I trauma experience may be considered without travel experience Teaching hospital experience preferred Prior charge nurse experience preferred Cerner charting experience preferred Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, arterial line management, central line care, ventilator patient care, continuous IV sedation, IV vasopressors, procedural sedation administration/monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and triage Experience with trauma cases including gunshot wounds, traumatic amputations, and neuro-trauma preferred Additional Information Administer medications including IV medications using the seven medication rights, and document and communicate clinical findings Provide care to a mix of trauma, cardiac, neurological, and general emergency patients Must work 2 of the 3 designated holiday bundles: Thanksgiving/day after, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/Day Christmas RTO is not permitted RTO requests greater than 7 days require approval; maximum of 7 days preferred with 1 holiday preferred No RTO permitted during the first 7 days or last day of the contract COVID vaccine is optional, but candidates must upload vaccination series or a declination for facility reporting purposes Candidates must live outside a 100-mile radius of the facility, and a non-local driver's license is required Scrub color is black, though scrubs are not provided No parking fee First-time travelers may be considered if they have 2 years of Level I trauma experience, though travel experience is strongly preferred Former staff must have a 12-month separation before returning A 6-month system break is required after completing 4 consecutive assignments or reaching the one-year mark, whichever comes first American Traveler Job ID P-741071. 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: Travel RN - Emergency Dept About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.