Weekend days constitute Saturday and Sunday, weekend nights are considered Friday, Saturday, and ... sedation*, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)*, Gunshot wounds*, Interpretation of dysrhythmias ...
Weekend days constitute Saturday and Sunday, weekend nights are considered Friday, Saturday, and ... sedation*, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)*, Gunshot wounds*, Interpretation of dysrhythmias ...
Weekend days constitute Saturday and Sunday, weekend nights are considered Friday, Saturday, and ... sedation*, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)*, Gunshot wounds*, Interpretation of dysrhythmias ...
Weekend days constitute Saturday and Sunday, weekend nights are considered Friday, Saturday, and ... sedation*, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)*, Gunshot wounds*, Interpretation of dysrhythmias ...
Weekend days constitute Saturday and Sunday, weekend nights are considered Friday, Saturday, and ... sedation*, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)*, Gunshot wounds*, Interpretation of dysrhythmias ...
Weekend days constitute Saturday and Sunday, weekend nights are considered Friday, Saturday, and ... sedation*, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)*, Gunshot wounds*, Interpretation of dysrhythmias ...
Scheduled for weekends as needed (weekend days are Saturday/Sunday, weekend nights are Friday ... sedation, and trauma/resuscitation experience * Non-local driver's license required on file ...
Scheduled for weekends as needed (weekend days are Saturday/Sunday, weekend nights are Friday ... sedation, and trauma/resuscitation experience * Non-local driver's license required on file ...
Travel ER RN
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
Requires at least 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule * Floating to like units within scope ... Experience with continuous IV sedation, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation monitoring ...
New
Travel ER RN
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
Requires at least 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule * Floating to like units within scope ... Experience with continuous IV sedation, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation monitoring ...
New
Travel Cath Lab RN - $2,404 per week
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
$2.4K/wk
Every 4th weekend required * Floating to like units within scope may be required based on facility ... Experience monitoring procedural sedation required * Experience with left and right heart ...
New
Travel Cath Lab RN - $2,404 per week
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
$2.4K/wk
Every 4th weekend required * Floating to like units within scope may be required based on facility ... Experience monitoring procedural sedation required * Experience with left and right heart ...
New
Scheduled for weekends as needed (weekend days are Saturday and Sunday, weekend nights are Friday ... sedation administration/monitoring, care of neuro-trauma and spinal cord injury patients, and ...
Scheduled for weekends as needed (weekend days are Saturday and Sunday, weekend nights are Friday ... sedation administration/monitoring, care of neuro-trauma and spinal cord injury patients, and ...
RN - Cath Lab
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
$2.4K/wk
Cath Lab Days1 year experience1st time travelCall requiredEvery 4th weekend requiredBLS & ACLS ... Sedation Administration/Monitoring, Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, Right heart ...
New
RN - Cath Lab
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
$2.4K/wk
Cath Lab Days1 year experience1st time travelCall requiredEvery 4th weekend requiredBLS & ACLS ... Sedation Administration/Monitoring, Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, Right heart ...
New
Travel ICU RN
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
Patient ratio of 1:2 * Weekend shifts required * May float to Med-Surg, Stepdown, PCU, ER, or CVICU ... Experience managing continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation, and titrating cardiac/vasoactive ...
Travel ICU RN
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
Patient ratio of 1:2 * Weekend shifts required * May float to Med-Surg, Stepdown, PCU, ER, or CVICU ... Experience managing continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation, and titrating cardiac/vasoactive ...
Travel ER RN
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
ER NightsOption of 36 or 48hrs1st time travel ok2 years experience preferredat least 6 weekend ... IV sedation, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident), General Emergency Department-Combined Adult/Pedi ...
New
Travel ER RN
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
ER NightsOption of 36 or 48hrs1st time travel ok2 years experience preferredat least 6 weekend ... IV sedation, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident), General Emergency Department-Combined Adult/Pedi ...
New
Travel Cath Lab RN
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
Cath Lab Days1 year experience1st time travelCall requiredEvery 4th weekend requiredBLS & ACLS ... Sedation Administration/Monitoring, Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, Right heart ...
Travel Cath Lab RN
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
Cath Lab Days1 year experience1st time travelCall requiredEvery 4th weekend requiredBLS & ACLS ... Sedation Administration/Monitoring, Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, Right heart ...
Travel ICU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
Patient ratio of 1:2 * Weekend shifts required * Floating required to like units within scope as ... Experience with continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation administration/monitoring, and ...
Travel ICU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
Patient ratio of 1:2 * Weekend shifts required * Floating required to like units within scope as ... Experience with continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation administration/monitoring, and ...
Travel ICU RN
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
Patient ratio of 1:2 * Weekend shifts required * May be floated to Med-Surg, Stepdown, PCU, ER, or ... Experience with continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation, and titration of cardiac and ...
Travel ICU RN
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
Patient ratio of 1:2 * Weekend shifts required * May be floated to Med-Surg, Stepdown, PCU, ER, or ... Experience with continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation, and titration of cardiac and ...
Travel Cath Lab RN - $2,645 per week
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
$2.6K/wk
Cath Lab Days1 year experience1st time travelCall requiredEvery 4th weekend requiredBLS & ACLS ... Sedation Administration/Monitoring, Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, Right heart ...
New
Travel Cath Lab RN - $2,645 per week
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
$2.6K/wk
Cath Lab Days1 year experience1st time travelCall requiredEvery 4th weekend requiredBLS & ACLS ... Sedation Administration/Monitoring, Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, Right heart ...
New
Travel ICU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
... sedation, CVA/Acute Stroke management, External ventricular drain (EVD)*, GI surgery, High Flow ... Capped at 4 patients maximum while floating Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of ...
Travel ICU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
... sedation, CVA/Acute Stroke management, External ventricular drain (EVD)*, GI surgery, High Flow ... Capped at 4 patients maximum while floating Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of ...
Travel ICU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
... sedation, CVA/Acute Stroke management, External ventricular drain (EVD)*, GI surgery, High Flow ... Capped at 4 patients maximum while floating Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of ...
Travel ICU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
... sedation, CVA/Acute Stroke management, External ventricular drain (EVD)*, GI surgery, High Flow ... Capped at 4 patients maximum while floating Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of ...
Travel ICU RN
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
... sedation, CVA/Acute Stroke management, External ventricular drain (EVD)*, GI surgery, High Flow ... Capped at 4 patients maximum while floating Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of ...
Travel ICU RN
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
... sedation, CVA/Acute Stroke management, External ventricular drain (EVD)*, GI surgery, High Flow ... Capped at 4 patients maximum while floating Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of ...
Travel ICU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
... sedation, CVA/Acute Stroke management, External ventricular drain (EVD)*, GI surgery, High Flow ... Capped at 4 patients maximum while floating Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of ...
Travel ICU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
... sedation, CVA/Acute Stroke management, External ventricular drain (EVD)*, GI surgery, High Flow ... Capped at 4 patients maximum while floating Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of ...
Travel ICU RN
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
... sedation, CVA/Acute Stroke management, External ventricular drain (EVD)*, GI surgery, High Flow ... Capped at 4 patients maximum while floating Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of ...
Travel ICU RN
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
... sedation, CVA/Acute Stroke management, External ventricular drain (EVD)*, GI surgery, High Flow ... Capped at 4 patients maximum while floating Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of ...
Travel CVICU RN
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
... sedation, CVA/Acute Stroke management, CVVHD/CRRT, ECMO*, GI surgery*, High Flow Nasal Cannula ... Other Patient Ratios Days : 2 Patient Ratios Nights : 2 Patient Ratios Weekends : 2 Float Required ...
Travel CVICU RN
Albuquerque, NM ยท On-site
... sedation, CVA/Acute Stroke management, CVVHD/CRRT, ECMO*, GI surgery*, High Flow Nasal Cannula ... Other Patient Ratios Days : 2 Patient Ratios Nights : 2 Patient Ratios Weekends : 2 Float Required ...
Weekend Sedation Nurse information
See Rio Rancho, NM salary details
$14.47 - $16.38
10% of jobs
$16.38 - $18.29
9% of jobs
$19.62 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$18.29 - $20.21
10% of jobs
$20.21 - $22.12
9% of jobs
$22.12 - $24.03
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$24.03 - $25.94
4% of jobs
The median wage is $26.47 / hr.
$25.94 - $27.85
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$27.85 - $29.76
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$29.76 - $31.68
5% of jobs
$32.90 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$31.68 - $33.59
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$33.59 - $35.50
22% of jobs
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How much do weekend sedation nurse jobs pay per hour?
What is the difference between Weekend Sedation Nurse vs Dental Nurse?
| Aspect | Weekend Sedation Nurse | Dental Nurse |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Registered Nurse, sedation certification | Dental Nursing qualification, GDC registration |
| Work Environment | Hospitals, clinics offering sedation services | Dental clinics, practices |
| Employer & Industry | Healthcare providers, hospitals | Dental practices, clinics |
The main difference is that Weekend Sedation Nurses specialize in administering sedation in various healthcare settings, requiring specific sedation certifications, while Dental Nurses focus on supporting dental procedures and patient care in dental clinics. Both roles require healthcare experience, but their work environments and certifications differ.
What is a weekend sedation nurse?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend sedation nurse, and why are they important?
What are some unique challenges a weekend sedation nurse might face compared to weekday nursing roles?

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Job description
Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 18 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
ID: 64364278 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) Description: ** NO LONGER ALLOWING CHRISTMAS RTO ******MUST WORK 2 OUT OF 3 OF THE HOLIDAY BUNDLES (Thanksgiving & the day after, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, NYE & NYD)******Travelers should expect their assignments will include and may consist primarily of admitted patients***No RQI Certs accepted**NM license can pend at time of submission ***travel experience strongly PREFERRED however if traveler is has 2+ years Level 1 Experience client may consider36 or 48 hour shifts: 48 hours applies only to travelers with both Level 1 and travel experienceApproximately 60%-80% of the Emergency Department is admitted, and many of the ED rooms are "ED HoldingLevel 1 trauma experience is preferred *No locals within 100 miles COVID Vaccine: optional - UNMH is required to report COVID vaccine numbers. Upload series or Aya declination***must have TNCC BEFORE submission*** ***NIH can pend until compliance doc due date before the traveler starts*** Currently seeing an increased number of admit holds. Medication administration, including IV medication via the seven medication rights; document and communicate clinical findings Emergency DepartmentRatios: 1:5Years of experience REQ: 2 years of experience required; will review for 1.5 years; Level I Trauma preferredFirst-timers accepted: (Y/N) Yes but travel experience strongly PREFERRED however if traveler is has 2+ years Level 1 Experience client may considerWeekend REQ: Travelers will be scheduled for weekends as needed. Weekend days constitute Saturday and Sunday, weekend nights are considered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.Certs REQ: ACLS, BLS, NIH, PALS, TNCCIs on-call REQ? (Y/N) What is the req? NoWill clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? Floating to Peds ED is optional, Floating to Adult PCUs is an expectation based on staffing needs. Potential floating to ED Holding and Trauma DOE as well. Open to accommodating block schedule? NoLocals accepted: (Y/N) What is the local radius rule? No locals within 100 miles Pending License accepted: (Y/N) YesRTO Restrictions: greater than 7 days needs approvalGuaranteed Hours: contracted hours (36/48/40) / week, facility is allowed to call off 3x throughout a 13-week assignment.Hospital HighlightsType of Facility: Level I Trauma, Children's Hospital, Teaching Hospital, Short term, Acute Care Total Staffed Beds: 554 Scrub Color: Black, not provided Charting: Cerner Parking Cost: No Fee OT Rules: OT after 48 hours on all contract signed on or after 10/30/2025New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks6 month break is required for any travelers that have worked 4 consecutive assignments or reached their one year mark, whichever comes first Modified Time:9/14/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Ariana Castro Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : Preferred Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Cerner Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : Preferred Trauma Level II Experience : Required Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC, Must have TNCC prior to signingSkills : Arterial line management*, Blood Product Administration*, Care of Ventilated Patient*, Central line care/management*, Continuous IV sedation*, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)*, Gunshot wounds*, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE*, IV vasopressors*, Level I Trauma Center*, Level II Trauma Center, Management of dysrhythmias, Neuro-Trauma*, Ortho trauma*, Phlebotomy*, Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring*, Spinal cord injury*, Spinal cord injury*, Starting and maintaining IVs*, STEMI Certified Facility*, Stroke Certified Facility*, Traumatic amputation*, Traumatic Brain injury*, Triage, please SCREEN if missing requirements, trauma/resuscitation experience* Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : 5 Patient Ratios Nights : 5 Patient Ratios Weekends : 5 Float Required : SEE NOTES BELOW Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : False Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : travelers will be scheduled for weekends as needed. Weekend days constitute Saturday and Sunday, weekend nights are considered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Pre-Approved Time Off : - Orientation Hours : 24 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : 170-200 Number of Visits Per Day : 175 Number of Rooms : 53 Number of Beds : 68 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Level 2 trauma required (level 1 trauma strongly preferred) Special Procedures/Unit Details : *********************************************!!!PLEASE DO NOT PASS IF THEY ARE MISSING REQUIREMENTS!!!********************************************** Approximately 60%-80% of the Emergency Department is admitted, and many of the ED rooms are "ED Holding". ****FLOATING: ED does have ED holding area, travelers are expected to work per staffing needs.Floating to adult PCU's is an expectation. Many are for Med Surg patients on PCU. This is done based on staffing needs and availability both of the ED, and of the rest of the hospital. This includes specialty needs of the ED, such as Trauma and Triage trained nursing to staff those specific areas.*****Trauma/Resuscitation experience preferred Special Equipment : Medication administration, including IV medication via the seven medication rights; document and communicate clinical findingsBar Code Medication scanning is an expectation of all employees. #Tier2 Travel Compliance Doc Due Date: 10 days prior to start Required: begin compliance within 1 2 weeks of signing Required: drug screen within 30 days of start RTO : Max 7 days preferred 1 holiday preferred No RTO during first 7 days of contract or last day of contract Marketing submissions : Not permitted No Locals: 100-mile radius Non-Local DL required on file Licensure Certifications: most may pend at submission RQI certifications not accepted Shifts: 12-hour shifts Ask: Most units offer 36 or 48 hours Experience : 1-2 years minimum Can Screen: some units may consider less Length: 10 weeks minimum (New Ext) Limits: After 1 year or 4 consecutive contracts, 6-month system break required (whichever occurs first) Return (Perm) Staff: 12-month separation required Modules: Modules are billable up to 4 hours, any time spent on modules beyond 4 hours is non-billable Clinicians may spend up to 12 hours completing modules, especially those in higher acuity specialties Modules are completed during orientation, and annually Modules are recorded via Unit Educators through learning central EKG testing : Pass/Fail, 2 tries max; 6-month system DNR if failed 2x. See special instructions for list of units Behavioral Health and Related Positions Travelers without MOAB certification must pass an in-person MOAB training during orientation week or contract will be terminated PCU, ICU And L D Units 36 or 48 hour contracts available Include traveler preference at submission OT : must be approved by client before being worked Preceptor Pay : not offered Eligibility ER needs prior travel experience 6-month break after 1 year or 4 assignments Former staff: 12 months of separation required Submittal Details: #Tier2 Travel ComplianceDoc Due Date: 10 days prior to startRequired: begin compliance within 1 2 weeks of signingRequired: drug screen within 30 days of startRTO: Max 7 days preferred1 holiday preferredNo RTO during first 7 days of contract or last day of contractMarketing submissions: Not permittedNo Locals: 100-mile radiusNon-Local DL required on fileLicensure & Certifications: most may pend at submissionRQI certifications not acceptedShifts: 12-hour shiftsAsk: Most units offer 36 or 48 hoursExperience: 1-2 years minimumCan Screen: some units may consider lessLength: 10 weeks minimum (New & Ext)Limits: After 1 year or 4 consecutive contracts, 6-month system break required (whichever occurs first)Return (Perm) Staff: 12-month separation requiredModules: Modules are billable up to 4 hours, any time spent on modules beyond 4 hours is non-billableClinicians may spend up to 12 hours completing modules, especially those in higher acuity specialtiesModules are completed during orientation, and annuallyModules are recorded via Unit Educators through learning centralEKG testing: Pass/Fail, 2 tries max; 6-month system DNR if failed 2x. See special instructions for list of unitsBehavioral Health and Related PositionsTravelers without MOAB certification must pass an in-person MOAB training during orientation week or contract will be terminatedPCU, ICU And L&D Units36 or 48 hour contracts availableInclude traveler preference at submissionOT: must be approved by client before being workedPreceptor Pay: not offeredEligibilityER needs prior travel experience6-month break after 1 year or 4 assignmentsFormer staff: 12 months of separation required Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:126
Prime Staffing Job ID #37704126. 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: RN:Emergency Department (ER/ED),19:00:00-07:30:00
About Prime StaffingAt Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.
We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.
About Prime Staffing
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Industry
Human resources consulting services
Company size
11 - 50 Employees
Headquarters location
NY, US
Year founded
2021