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
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Room RN with an active NM or compact license and Level I Trauma experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Position based in a Level I Trauma, Children’s, and Teaching Hospital setting
• Work in the Emergency Department with a patient ratio of 1:5
• Many Emergency Department rooms serve as 'ED Holding' for admitted patients
• Work 36 or 48 hour weeks on night shifts (19:00—7:30)
• Floating to Adult PCUs and ED Holding units is expected based on staffing needs; optional floating to Peds ED and potential to Trauma department as needed
• Charting is completed using Cerner
• Travel experience is strongly preferred, but first-time travelers with at least 2 years of Level I Trauma experience may be considered
• Medication administration and documentation responsibilities are included
• High percentage of Emergency Department patients are admitted, with frequent admit holds
• Weekend shifts are scheduled as needed
• No on-call responsibilities
• Black scrubs required (not provided by facility)
• No parking fee at the facility
• Requests for more than 7 days off require prior approval

Requirements

• Active NM or compact RN license required; pending license accepted at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required; applicants with at least 1.5 years may be reviewed
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, TNCC (must have before submission), PALS, NIH (may be obtained before start date)
• COVID-19 vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with proper documentation
• No local applicants accepted within a 75-mile radius

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-645572. 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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