Travel ER Holding RN

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:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an ER Holding position requiring 2 years of ER experience and a NM or compact RN license.

• Work in the ER Holding unit of a hospital environment
• Emergency department patient population with 1:4 patient ratios
• Night shift schedule (4x12 hours, 18:30-7:00) with 36 or 48 hour options
• Weekend shifts required
• Floating required to like units within scope, with capacity for up to 1:6 ratio
• Brief orientation provided when floating to another unit

• Active RN license (NM or Compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS, CPI, and NIHSS (ACLS preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required
• Experience with IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, peripheral and PICC line care, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Respiratory care skills including chest tubes, nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with continuous bladder irrigation, CVA care, substance withdrawal, and feeding tube management preferred
• Medication administration experience with Heparin and Insulin
• Knowledge of isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac
• Cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and rapid response/code team experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred

• Provide direct patient care within the ER Holding unit, including emergency response and monitoring
• First time travelers are welcome to apply for this unit
• Must reside outside a 50 mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• Former staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler

American Traveler Job  #P-757589. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.