Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

401(k) Plan

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks an experienced RN for an Emergency Department travel assignment at a Level I trauma teaching hospital in New Mexico.

NM or compact RN licensure required, with Level II trauma experience strongly preferred and 2+ years ED experience preferred. Responsibilities include ED care for a high-volume Level I facility, 3x12 hour evening shifts (15:00-03:30), and nursing duties with Cerner charting.

Qualifications

• Active RN license NM or compact required, may pend at time of submission.
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC (TNCC required before submission)
• RQI certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience; candidates with 1.5 years may be considered
• Level II trauma experience required; Level I trauma experience strongly preferred
• Travel experience strongly preferred; candidates with 2+ years of Level I trauma experience may be considered
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, cardiac monitoring, and dysrhythmia management required
• Experience with trauma and resuscitation required

Responsibilities

• Level I Trauma, Teaching Hospital, Children's Hospital, and Acute Care facility with 554 staffed beds
• Emergency Department unit with a 1:5 patient ratio
• Approximately 60%-80% of ED patients are admitted, with many ED rooms functioning as ED Holding
• Increased volume of admit holds currently reported
• Evening shift, 3x12 hours (15:00-03:30)
• 36 or 48 hour shifts available; 48-hour shifts only for travelers with both Level I trauma and travel experience
• Weekend scheduling required as needed (Saturday/Sunday days, Friday/Saturday/Sunday nights)
• No on-call requirement
• Floating to Peds ED optional; floating to Adult PCUs expected based on staffing needs; potential floating to ED Holding and Trauma depending on experience
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Black scrubs required
• Administer medications including IV medications using the seven medication rights, and document and communicate clinical findings
• No locals accepted within 100 miles of the facility; non-local driver's license required on file
• COVID vaccine optional, but candidates must upload vaccination series or submit a declination
• No holiday RTO for December starts; 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; no RTO during first or last 7 days of contract
• Facility may call off 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
• Former staff must have a 12‑month separation before returning
• 6‑month system break required after 1 year or 4 consecutive assignments, whichever comes first
• Parking is free

Skills

Active RN license NM/compact

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

PALS

TNCC

2+ years ED experience

Level II trauma experience

Trauma resuscitation

IV therapy

phlebotomy

cardiac monitoring

dysrhythmia management

Teaching hospital experience

Charge nurse experience

Cerner charting experience

Tools

Cerner charting

Job description

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

Requirements

• Active RN license - NM or compact required, may pend at time of submission
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC (TNCC required before submission)
• RQI certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required; candidates with 1.5 years may be considered
• 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
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, cardiac monitoring, and dysrhythmia management required
• Experience with trauma and resuscitation required

Responsibilities

• Level I Trauma, Teaching Hospital, Children's Hospital, and Acute Care facility with 554 staffed beds
• Emergency Department unit with a 1:5 patient ratio
• Approximately 60%-80% of ED patients are admitted, with many ED rooms functioning as ED Holding
• Increased volume of admit holds currently reported
• Evening shift, 3x12 hours (15:00-03:30)
• 36 or 48 hour shifts available; 48-hour shifts only for travelers with both Level I trauma and travel experience
• Weekend scheduling required as needed (Saturday/Sunday days, Friday/Saturday/Sunday nights)
• No on-call requirement
• Floating to Peds ED optional; floating to Adult PCUs expected based on staffing needs; potential floating to ED Holding and Trauma depending on experience
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Black scrubs required
• Administer medications including IV medications using the seven medication rights, and document and communicate clinical findings
• No locals accepted within 100 miles of the facility; non-local driver's license required on file
• COVID vaccine optional, but candidates must upload vaccination series or submit a declination
• No holiday RTO for December starts; 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; no RTO during first or last 7 days of contract
• Facility may call off 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
• Former staff must have a 12‑month separation before returning
• 6‑month system break required after 1 year or 4 consecutive assignments, whichever comes first
• Parking is free

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

Job ID: P-782671