Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Artesia, NM

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Artesia, NM
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Artesia, New Mexico, 88210!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room

Location

Artesia, NM

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Every other weekend required | Holiday rotation may apply

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a community hospital Emergency Department treating an average of 40–50 patients per day, ranging from minor injuries to major traumas, crush injuries, burns, STEMIs, and strokes
• Mix and titrate critical drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Epinephrine, Insulin, and others independently
• Read and interpret telemetry and 12-lead EKGs; manage respiratory equipment and assist with respiratory treatments
• Maintain a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio across a 5-bed, 2-trauma-bay department with 1 dedicated triage nurse
• Collaborate with ED physicians, ED Techs (CNAs), respiratory therapy, phlebotomy, and a 24/7 in-house House Supervisor to ensure efficient patient throughput and flow
• Assist with EMS coordination and support department flow; travelers are not required to serve in a charge nurse role

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 5 years of Emergency Department experience
• Trauma Level 1 or Level 2 ED experience accepted
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, NIHSS
• Demonstrated ability to independently mix and titrate critical drips
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility with scheduling, including willingness to help fill gaps in the permanent staff schedule

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with industrial or occupational trauma cases such as crush injuries, burns, and amputations
• Prior travel nursing experience (first-time travelers also accepted)
• Familiarity with a broad range of imaging modalities including X-ray, CT, ultrasound, and MRI coordination

Why Join Us

• Work in a community hospital with a broad scope of clinical capabilities and a diverse, high-acuity patient population that offers meaningful hands-on experience
• Supportive environment with 24/7 in-house security, a dedicated ED physician around the clock, and a House Supervisor always available on-site

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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