Travel ED Registered Nurse

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:
  
  12/07/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN for a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring Level II trauma experience and NM or compact RN licensure.

• Emergency Department setting within a Level I Trauma, teaching, and children's hospital with 554 staffed beds
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Approximately 60-80% of ED patients are admitted, with many rooms functioning as ED Holding
• Evening shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 13:00-01:30
• 36 or 48 hour contracts available, with 48 hours limited to travelers with both Level I trauma and travel experience
• Weekend scheduling required as needed, including Friday-Sunday for nights and Saturday-Sunday for days
• Floating to Peds ED is optional; floating to Adult PCUs expected based on staffing needs; potential floating to ED Holding and Trauma
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Cerner charting system

• Active NM or compact RN license required, pending license accepted at submission
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC (TNCC must be obtained prior to signing)
• RQI certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required, with consideration for candidates with 1.5 years
• Level II trauma experience required, Level I trauma experience strongly preferred
• Travel experience strongly preferred, though candidates with 2+ years of Level I trauma experience may be considered
• Preferred experience with arterial lines, blood product administration, central line care, continuous IV sedation, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation
• Preferred experience managing ventilated patients and neuro-trauma cases including CVA, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
• Preferred experience with trauma cases including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Preferred charge nurse experience
• Preferred experience in teaching hospital settings

• Responsibilities include medication administration via the seven rights, IV medication administration, and documentation/communication of clinical findings
• Currently experiencing an increased number of admit holds
• Scrub color is black, though not facility-provided
• No holiday RTO permitted for December start dates; must work Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day for holiday pay
• RTO requests greater than 7 days require approval, with a preferred maximum of 7 days and 1 holiday
• No RTO permitted during the first 7 days or last day of the contract
• COVID vaccine is optional but must be reported; vaccine series or declination form required
• Candidates must live outside a 100-mile radius of the facility to be eligible, with a non-local driver's license on file
• Facility may call off scheduled shifts up to 3 times during the 13-week assignment
• First-time travelers may be considered only if they have 2+ years of Level I trauma experience; travel experience otherwise strongly preferred
• Former staff require a 12-month separation period before returning
• A 6-month system break is required after 1 year or 4 consecutive assignments, whichever comes first

American Traveler Job  #P-780727. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.

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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…