American Traveler 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: 03/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Night Shift Emergency Department position at a Level I Trauma hospital, requiring current NM or compact RN licensure and strong trauma skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Emergency Department of a Level I Trauma, Children's, and Teaching Hospital
• Assignment includes adult and pediatric patient populations
• Patient ratio is typically 1:5
• Night shifts with 12-hour schedules; options for 36 or 48-hour workweeks
• Travelers are required to work weekends as needed, with weekend nights considered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Floating to Adult PCUs is expected, with optional floating to Pediatric ED and possible floating to ED Holding and Trauma units depending on staffing needs
• Cerner EMR is used; experience is preferred but not required
• Primary responsibilities include medication administration, including IV medications, and thorough documentation and communication of clinical findings
• Increased number of admitted patients and ED holds are currently being seen
• No on-call requirements for this assignment
• No local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius of the facility
• Time off requests exceeding 7 days require approval
• Required to wear black scrubs; scrubs are not provided
• Parking is free for staff

Requirements

• Active NM or compact RN license; pending license accepted at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required; candidates with 1.5 years may be considered
• Level I Trauma experience is strongly preferred
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, TNCC (must be in hand), PALS, NIHSS (can be pending at start)
• Travel experience is strongly preferred; first-time travelers with 2+ years Level I Trauma experience may be considered
• COVID-19 vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with appropriate documentation

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-646705. 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

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