Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse - $2,416 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/27/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ED RN with a NM or compact RN license and at least two years of large emergency department experience.

• Position is in the Emergency Department of a large hospital setting
• Care is provided for diverse emergency patient populations in a fast-paced environment
• 12-hour night shifts with a schedule of three shifts per week
• Floating between departments and local locations within 20 miles is required
• Epic EMR experience preferred but not required; onsite training is available
• Responsibilities include direct patient care, administering medication, and collaborating with the healthcare team
• Must coordinate care with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff
• Responsible for supervising LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel as needed
• Candidates with previous permanent employment at this health system must wait one year to be eligible for consideration as a traveler
• Candidates are required to complete all unit-specific education, competency testing, and orientation
• First day includes BCA testing; second failure in test results in contract termination
• Scrub or dress code requirements to be provided during onboarding

• Active NM or compact RN license required
• Minimum of two years recent experience in a large Emergency Department required
• Must have completed at least one 13-week travel assignment
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS (all through AHA, American Health and Safety, or Red Cross), and NIHSS
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required
• Must successfully pass a Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) test onsite during first week, with a maximum of one retake allowed
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible

• 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

American Traveler Job ID #P-611709. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept