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 (Travel)

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Floating and call required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Level 3 Trauma 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, maintaining accuracy and patient safety
• Demonstrate critical thinking and clinical judgment in anticipating and planning for safe patient care delivery
• Document patient care with strong attention to detail, adhering to safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives
• Delegate patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience of available staff, providing direction and supervision as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC certifications required
• Proficiency with EMR systems (MedHost/EDIS experience a plus)
• Ability to meet New Mexico state fingerprinting requirements prior to assignment start (candidates must be submitted through an agency registered with the state of New Mexico)
• Availability for floating within the department and on-call obligations (minimum 2-hour call-in prior to shift start)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Prior travel nursing experience in an emergency or trauma setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department with a manageable 4:1 patient ratio
• Immediate start available for qualified candidates seeking a 13-week travel assignment in New Mexico