Registered Nurse Emergency Room
Job Title
- Registered Nurse - Emergency Room
Location
- Albuquerque, NM
Schedule / Job Type
- Full-time, Night shifts
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care utilizing the nursing process to an assigned group of patients during night shifts.
- Ensure safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, and equitable care in a fast-paced environment.
- Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document individual patient needs and responses.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members to coordinate care.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, following protocols and documentation policies.
- Identify and address patient and family learning needs, discharge planning, and education.
- Supervise and provide clinical guidance to LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel.
- Complete age-specific and protocol-based education and competency testing as per unit standards.
- Successfully pass on-site Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) test prior to starting; note that re-test opportunities are limited.
- Float between departments and local locations within 20 miles as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Valid nursing license in the state of New Mexico or a Compact State.
- Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in a large Emergency Department.
- Recent completion of at least one 13-week travel assignment preferred.
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications from recognized providers (American Heart Association, Red Cross, etc.).
- Ability to pass the onsite BCA (Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia) test during the first week of assignment.
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system (training can be provided onsite).
- Flexible team player with ability to adapt quickly in a high-pressure setting.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic Emergency Room environment with a dedicated healthcare team.
- Gain valuable experience in a busy, well-respected facility while making a meaningful difference in patient care.
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