Peds ER RN in Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,038/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $56.61
- Weekly
- $2,038
- Yearly (full-time)
- $105,976
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $56.61/hour — 25% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Mexico ($45.36/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Mexico right now
- 348 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Mexico from 6 agencies, 173 of them in Albuquerque.
- Pay in these listings: $25.59 – $96.08/hour, median $55.85/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in New Mexico: $45.36/hour ($94,349/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($58.09/hour across 148 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Join a 13-week travel healthcare contract as a Pediatric Emergency Room Registered Nurse in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This night-shift adventure is designed for an experienced pediatric emergency nurse who can assess and stabilize young patients, manage changing acuity, and support trauma and resuscitation situations in a high-volume pediatric emergency setting. Nurses may also float to pediatric admission floors as staffing needs require.
The expected assignment ratio is approximately 1:4, with ratios potentially increasing during busy periods. Pediatric emergency experience in a combined adult/pediatric emergency department or dedicated pediatric emergency department is required, along with proficiency in triage, pediatric dosage calculations, phlebotomy, starting IVs, 12-lead EKG interpretation, and cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation. BLS, ACLS, NIH, PALS, and ENPC certifications are required. First-time travelers may be considered with strong pediatric emergency experience.
Weather
Albuquerque typically offers sunny, comfortable days and crisp evenings during this time of year, making it easy to enjoy the area’s outdoor scenery and local attractions between shifts.
Fun Things To Do
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Old Town Albuquerque: Explore historic adobe architecture, local shops, galleries, and restaurants.
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Sandia Peak Tramway: Ride to the summit for panoramic views and scenic hiking opportunities.
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Day Trip — Santa Fe: Visit the historic Plaza, museums, galleries, and distinctive Southwestern architecture.
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Day Trip — Jemez Springs: Enjoy mountain scenery, hot springs, and outdoor recreation in the surrounding area.
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ABQ BioPark: Spend a day exploring the zoo, aquarium, botanic garden, and nearby riverfront.
Job Specifics
City and State: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Shift: 12-hour nights, 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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