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: 03/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a NM or compact RN license and TNCC at time of consideration.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Level I Trauma Emergency Department in a major teaching hospital
• Patient ratios are typically 1:5
• High volume of admit holds, with many ED rooms designated as ED Holding
• Weekend shifts required as needed, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights
• Shifts available in 36 or 48 hour workweeks, mainly evening (4x12 hour) shifts
• Expected to float to Adult Progressive Care Units and ED Holding as needed; floating to Pediatric ED is optional
• Uses Cerner for electronic charting
• No on-call required
• Provide emergency care including medication administration via IV and documentation of clinical findings
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a high-acuity setting
• Children’s hospital environment with both adult and pediatric populations
• First-time travelers will be considered
• More than 7 days of requested time off requires prior approval

Requirements

• Active NM or compact RN license (may be pending at consideration)
• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department experience required; 1.5 years may be considered
• Level I Trauma experience strongly preferred
• Travel experience preferred but not required if candidate has 2+ years Level I experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, TNCC, and PALS certifications required; TNCC must be current at consideration
• NIHSS certification may be pending until compliance documents are due
• No local candidates living within 75 miles
• COVID-19 vaccination required unless an approved medical or religious exemption is submitted
• Black scrubs required; scrubs not provided

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-651805. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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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