Purple Cow Recruiting
Travel nurse agency with roles in 5 states
- $29k–$160k/yr posted pay across 9 roles
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 on 1 assignment
- Hiring nights and days
From 14 postings · Employer research Aug 23, 2026Sources
The short version
If you open this posting thinking Arkansas, pause. Purple Cow Recruiting is filling a full-time day-shift ER RN job in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Employer research, Aug 23, 2026
You would take a full-time day-shift ER RN job in Las Cruces with a $15,000 sign-on and relocation assistance listed on the posting.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: recruiting.paylocity.comThe unit is a 19-bed ER with a 1:4 ratio, about 108 patients a day, and a mix of cardiac, stroke, trauma, and pediatrics.
For experienced nursesPosted pay for the full-time day-shift ER RN role is $74,880–$100,000, and shift differentials are listed.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: recruiting.paylocity.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Psych and L&D nurses: 8 of 14 assignments
- Travel nurses: 9 of 14 assignments are travel contracts
- LPNs and LVNs: 3 of 14 assignments accept an LPN or LVN
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: 8 of the 12 assignments with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
- Career development
Professional development opportunities listed among benefits for the Las Cruces ER RN role
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Sources
As of 2026Source: recruiting.paylocity.com- Tuition support
Tuition reimbursement listed among benefits for the Las Cruces ER RN role
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Sources
As of 2026Source: recruiting.paylocity.com- Loan assistance
Loan assistance listed among benefits for the Las Cruces ER RN role
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Sources
As of 2026Source: recruiting.paylocity.com- Scheduling
Full-time day shift for the Las Cruces NM Emergency Room RN role
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Sources
As of 2026Source: recruiting.paylocity.com
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision; PTO and an extended illness bank; 401(k) match; life, disability, and supplemental coverage; wellness and EAP; tuition reimbursement; loan assistance; professional development. Relocation assistance and shift differentials listed without amounts.
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
Full-time day-shift ER RN, Las Cruces NM: $74,880–$100,000
As of 2026
- Shift pay
Shift differentials available for ER RN, Las Cruces NM (amount not stated)
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
$15,000 sign-on bonus for full-time ER RN, Las Cruces NM
As of 2026
- Relocation
Relocation assistance available for ER RN, Las Cruces NM (amount not stated)
As of 2026
Units hiring now
- PsychDays 2 · Nights 2$69k–$121k/yr5 open
- L&DNights 33 open
- ER1 open
- ORDays 11 open
- RehabNights 11 open
Emergency Room
19-bed ER with 1:4 ratio, ~108 patients daily; care includes cardiac, stroke, trauma, and pediatrics.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: recruiting.paylocity.com
The hard parts
The ER in this posting is a 19-bed unit in Las Cruces, New Mexico, not an Arkansas hospital, and you apply through Purple Cow Recruiting with Heartline Staffing as the talent partner.
Sources
As of 2026Source: recruiting.paylocity.comThe ER is in Las Cruces, New Mexico, not an Arkansas facility
Employer research, Aug 23, 2026
You apply through Purple Cow Recruiting and Heartline Staffing, not a hospital employer
Employer research, Aug 23, 2026
About 108 patients a day through 19 beds
Employer research, Aug 23, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?
Common questions
Does Purple Cow Recruiting hire new grads?
5 of 14 assignments ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of 14 assignments, up to $20,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 12 assignments with a stated shift, 8 are night shifts, 3 are day shifts and 1 is an evening shift.
Which units are hiring?
Psych (5), L&D (3), ER (1), OR (1) and more.
Is Purple Cow Recruiting a staffing agency?
Yes. It hires nurses for assignments at other workplaces, in 5 states.
How do I apply?
Choose an assignment and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Purple Cow Recruiting, and we tell you what happens next.
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Sources
- recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4138165/Purple-Cow-Recruiting-LLC/RN-ER-74K100K-Las-Cruces-NM-15K-Sign-On
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