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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level 3 Trauma facility in Carlsbad, NM, requiring 2+ years of ED experience and a NM or compact RN license.
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Emergency Department at a Level 3 Trauma facility
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Day shift: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
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13-week contract
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Patient ratio of 4:1
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EMR: MedHost (EDIS)
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Floating is required
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6-week scheduling blocks; blocked scheduling is not approved
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Call-out must be reported at least 2 hours prior to shift start
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Active NM or compact RN license required
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Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC
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Preferred certifications: ENPC and NRP
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Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department RN experience required
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No certifications expiring within the first 30 days of the assignment start date
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Valid driver's license required
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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Fingerprinting required for all travelers working in New Mexico
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Provide comprehensive nursing care to Emergency Department patients using the nursing process in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and hospital policy
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Demonstrate critical thinking and clinical judgment in the planning and delivery of safe patient care
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Delegate patient care responsibilities to staff commensurate with their education and experience
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Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education
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RTO is limited to 1 request per schedule; requests must be less than 1 week in duration
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Holiday coverage expectations include 1 summer and 1 winter holiday, dependent on department needs
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Scrub color: no specific color required — full uniform expected
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Candidates who have worked at any CHS facility as permanent staff within the past 2 years are not eligible for this position
