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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 3
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a community hospital in Artesia, NM, requiring 5 years of ED experience and a robust set of emergency certifications.
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Acute care community hospital ER setting, currently pursuing Level IV Trauma designation
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ER unit with 5 beds and 2 trauma bays, averaging 40–50 patients per day
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3
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Patient population ranges from minor injuries to major traumas, including crush injuries, burns, amputations, STEMIs, and strokes — proximity to oil fields results in a high volume of industrial trauma cases
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STEMIs and strokes are transferred out to higher-level facilities
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Dedicated triage area with 1 triage nurse and 2 triage rooms
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No fast track; a walk-in family practice clinic attached to the hospital handles lower-acuity patients
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In-house security 24/7 with 2 officers per shift; law enforcement available as needed
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1 ED physician on-site 24/7; house supervisor available in-house 24/7
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ED techs (CNAs) provide support with secretary duties, vital signs, ADLs, I&Os, and more
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RT assigned to the ED during day shift; at night, RT covers the entire hospital
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X-ray and CT available 24/7; ultrasound, interventional radiology, and MRI also available; portable imaging and patient transport support available
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Phlebotomy available; RNs may draw labs as needed
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Charting system: TruBridge (Evident)
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12-hour day shifts (7am–7pm)
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Every other weekend required
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Holiday rotation may be required
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No call or on-call requirement
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No floating requirement
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13-week contract
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Active NM or Compact RN license required
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Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, and NIHSS
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Minimum 5 years of emergency department experience required
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Trauma Level I or II ED experience accepted
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Must be proficient in mixing and titrating critical drips (e.g., Amiodarone, Cardizem, Epinephrine, Insulin)
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Must be able to read and interpret telemetry and 12-lead EKGs
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Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently required
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BSN not required
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RNs are responsible for managing respiratory equipment, administering respiratory treatments, and performing 12-lead EKGs
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Travelers are not expected to take on the charge nurse role
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Scheduling is flexible with no block scheduling guarantee; travelers are expected to help fill gaps in the permanent staff schedule
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1–2 day unit orientation with a preceptor provided, based on individual needs
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Online modules must be completed prior to working the floor; modules take approximately 20 hours to complete and are initiated via email from the facility
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Navy blue scrubs required; hooded jackets are not permitted
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
