Registered Nurse Emergency Room

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room
Location: Rio Rancho, NM
Schedule / Job Type: Night shifts, 3 shifts per week, temp-to-hire

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care in the emergency room utilizing the nursing process during night shifts.
• Ensure patient safety, effective care, and compliance with protocols in a fast-paced environment.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document patient needs and responses.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members to coordinate care.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, adhering to policies and standards.
• Supervise LPNs and non-licensed personnel as assigned.
• Complete competency testing and adhere to unit-specific protocols and education requirements.
• Float between departments and local locations within a 20-mile radius as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License.
• Two (2) years of current experience in a large emergency department.
• Successful completion of at least one 13-week travel assignment preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or similar.
• Ability to pass a Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) test during the first week of assignment.

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• Epic electronic health record experience (training available on-site).
• Flexibility and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a respected emergency care team with a focus on patient safety and quality.
• Engage in meaningful work with potential growth in your nursing career.