GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Night Shift Travel Nursing Job in Albuquerque, NM

Advance your nursing career as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) with a travel contract in Albuquerque, New Mexico (87109). Join a leading healthcare team in a busy Emergency Department and experience the vibrant culture, scenic mountain views, and outdoor recreation that make Albuquerque a top destination for healthcare professionals seeking travel nursing jobs in New Mexico.

ER RN Job Details – Albuquerque Healthcare Jobs

• Location: Albuquerque, NM 87109
• Healthcare Setting: Emergency Room (ER)
• Job Type: Travel Nursing Contract
• Start Date: January 19, 2026
• End Date: April 20, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night Shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30)
• Weekly Hours: 36 (option for 48 hours available)
• Weekend Shifts: Required (minimum 3 per 6-week schedule)
• Floating: Required (to Medical-Surgical/ICU units as needed)

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active New Mexico or Compact RN license (required at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Room nursing experience
• Previous Charge Nurse experience required
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (CPI, NIHSS, TNCC, NRP/ENPC, STABLE preferred)
• Experience with Epic charting system preferred
• Community hospital experience required; Level II Trauma experience preferred
• Ability to care for diverse patient populations: neonates, pediatrics, adults, geriatrics
• Willingness to float to similar units as needed

ER Nurse Responsibilities

• Serve as Charge Nurse during night shifts in a high-volume Emergency Department
• Deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care to all age groups with varied diagnoses (medical, surgical, trauma, OB/GYN, cardiac, neuro, and more)
• Manage patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5 based on acuity
• Perform and oversee procedures: chest tubes, thoracentesis, paracentesis, rapid sequence intubation (RSI), splinting, procedural sedation, central lines, ultrasound-guided IVs
• Utilize advanced ER equipment: rapid infusers, Lifepack monitors, GE EKGs, Glidescopes
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, and social services
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with hospital protocols
• Float to Medical-Surgical and ICU units as needed, adapting to changing patient needs

Ready to take your ER nursing career to the next level in Albuquerque, NM? Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team and discover rewarding travel nursing opportunities in New Mexico!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #444613. 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: ER

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