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 | Days | 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide shift-level accountability for patient care in a Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department, maintaining a 4:1 patient ratio
• Utilize the Nursing Process in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and facility policies and procedures to deliver safe, effective patient care
• Perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively to the care team
• Administer medications accurately and monitor patients for side effects and adverse reactions
• Document patient care with strong attention to detail, adhering to safety standards, infection control protocols, and quality improvement initiatives
• Float within the department as required and delegate patient care priorities commensurate with available staff education and experience

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, ENPC, and TNCC certifications required
• Fingerprinting required for all travelers working in New Mexico
• Proficiency with EMR systems; experience with MedHost (EDIS) a plus
• Ability to adhere to call-out requirements (minimum 2 hours prior to shift start)

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department with a structured 13-week travel assignment and a defined day shift schedule
• Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced emergency care environment while expanding your clinical expertise as a travel nurse