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.

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/14/2026
• 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 14, 2026
• Length: 18 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring TNCC certification and prior travel or Level 1 trauma experience.

• Level I Trauma, Children's Hospital, Teaching Hospital, Acute Care setting with 554 staffed beds
• Emergency Department with approximately 60%-80% of patients admitted, many held in ED Holding rooms
• Currently experiencing an increased number of admit holds
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• 36 or 48 hour contracts available (48 hours applies only to travelers with both Level 1 trauma and travel experience)
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Scheduled for weekends as needed (weekend days are Saturday and Sunday, weekend nights are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
• 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 requirements
• Not open to block scheduling

• Active RN license (NM or Compact) required, may pend at time of submission
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC (TNCC required before submission)
• RQI certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required (will consider 1.5 years)
• Level II trauma experience required;
  Level I trauma experience strongly preferred
• Travel experience strongly preferred; first-time travelers with 2+ years of Level 1 trauma experience may be considered
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Skills preferred include IV therapy/phlebotomy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, ventilator patient care, continuous IV sedation, IV vasopressors, procedural sedation administration/monitoring, care of neuro-trauma and spinal cord injury patients, and trauma/resuscitation experience
• Non-local candidates only, must reside more than 100 miles from the facility with non-local driver's license on file

• Provide emergency department nursing care including medication administration via IV using the seven medication rights
• Document and communicate clinical findings
• Required to work 2 of the 3 holiday bundles (Thanksgiving & the day after, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, or New Year's Eve & New Year's Day)
• COVID vaccine is optional, but facility requires reporting of vaccine status or declination
• Requests for RTO greater than 7 days require approval; no RTO during the first or last 7 days of the contract
• First-time travelers may be considered if they have 2+ years of Level 1 trauma experience, though travel experience is strongly preferred
• A 6-month system break is required after 1 year or 4 consecutive assignments, whichever comes first
• Former staff must have a 12-month separation before returning
• Scrub color is black, not facility-provided
• No parking fees at this facility

American Traveler Job  #P-739388. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Emergency Dept

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.