What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,345 per week position at Cross Country Nurses?
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 position in Carlsbad. This contract role involves providing comprehensive emergency care in a Level 3 Trauma Emergency Department. The ER RN will deliver patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment, utilizing critical thinking and clinical expertise to ensure patient safety and positive outcomes.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, 6:30 pm 7:00 am; 12 hours shift; minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; 2 years of ER experience; certifications including ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC are required; NRP preferred; at least 1 year of clinical experience in emergency nursing; location and education requirements as stipulated in the position description
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Level 3 Trauma Emergency Departments; additional certifications and training in emergency nursing
- Float: Float rotation may be required within the nurses scope and experience; ICU float is typical if needed
- Additional Information: Fingerprints for all travelers are required and the agency must be registered with the state of New Mexico for fingerprint processing, which can take several weeks. The department is a Level 3 Trauma designation with a patient ratio of 4:1. Blocked scheduling and 48-hour guarantees are not approved. RTO blackout dates include one summer and one winter period, dependent on department needs. Only one RTO request is permitted per schedule, with a maximum of six weeks of scheduled time off. Scrub color is not required; full uniform is necessary. The electronic medical record system used is MedHost (EDIS). The RN will be accountable for delivering safe, effective emergency care in accordance with state nursing practice acts and hospital policies.
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 #1306298. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room
About Cross Country NursesYou 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
Salary : $2,345