Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,070 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Carlsbad, NM
$2,070/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- ER
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/21/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) position in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This role involves providing critical patient care in a Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department. The RN will be responsible for assessing, planning, and delivering timely care to patients, demonstrating leadership and critical thinking skills in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details:
- Location: Carlsbad, NM 88220
- Position: Emergency Room (ER) RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Schedule: Nights, 6:30pm - 7:00am; 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Number of Positions: 1
- Required Qualifications: 2+ years of ER RN experience, ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, & ENPC certifications; NRP preferred; fingerprinting required for all travelers registered with the state of New Mexico.
- Additional Information:
- Call requirement: minimum 2 hours prior to shift start
- Patient ratio: 4:1
- Floating and call required
- Scrub color: None - full uniform
- EMR: MedHost (EDIS)
- No blocked scheduling, 48-hour guarantees, or RTO approval.
- RTO blackout dates: 1 summer and 1 winter, dependent on department needs.
- Shift accountability includes providing safe patient care per state Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.
- The RN must perform thorough assessments, administer medications, monitor side effects, and document patient care accurately.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1287600. 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: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus