Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (Level I Trauma)
Albuquerque, NM
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - ER

Job Details:

• Work 36 or 48 hour shifts in Level I Trauma Emergency Department
• Patient ratios of 1:5 for days, nights, and weekends
• 2 years of experience required (will review 1.5 years with Level I Trauma experience)
• Travel experience strongly preferred, first-timers accepted with 2+ years Level I experience
• Weekend coverage required as needed (Saturday/Sunday days, Friday/Saturday/Sunday nights)
• Guaranteed contracted hours (36/48/40) per week with facility allowed to call off 3 times during 13-week assignment
• Must have TNCC certification before submission
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH, PALS, TNCC (RQI certifications not accepted)
• New Mexico license can be pending at time of submission
• No on-call requirements
• Floating to Pediatric ED is optional, floating to Adult PCUs is required based on staffing needs
• Potential floating to ED Holding and Trauma as needed
• Approximately 60%-80% of Emergency Department patients are admitted
• Medication administration including IV medications following seven medication rights
• Document and communicate clinical findings
• Work with daily census of 170-200 patients and 175 visits per day
• 53 rooms and 68 beds available
• Black scrubs required (not provided)
• Charting system: Cerner
• 24-hour orientation provided
• No locals within 75 miles accepted
• RTO restrictions: greater than 7 days needs approval

Facility:

This major academic medical center operates as a Level I Trauma facility and teaching hospital with 554 staffed beds. The facility serves as a comprehensive healthcare system providing acute care services and features a children's hospital component. The emergency department handles high-acuity cases with extensive specialty support including respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, pharmacy, and transportation services. The facility maintains certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and provides advanced trauma care and resuscitation services.

Location:

Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque offers a unique blend of Southwestern culture, stunning desert landscapes, and year-round sunshine, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals. The city provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities with nearby mountains and desert trails, along with a rich cultural scene featuring art galleries, museums, and distinctive cuisine.