ER Holding RN
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department Holding unit requiring telemetry skills and at least 1 year of ER experience, with an NM or compact RN license required.

Details

• Work in the Adult Admission Inpatient Unit (AAU), a fast-paced ER holding unit located next to the Emergency Department
• Care for admitted patients from the ED until they can be placed on one of 11 progressive care units
• Unit has 17 beds plus up to 8 hall beds, with 1:4-5 patient ratios
• Diverse patient population spanning all specialties except ICU-level patients
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 7:00 to 19:30
• Float required to the ED for admitted patients, ICU for sub-acute care assignments, and any inpatient PCU area
• No on-call requirements
• Relief charge duties may be required as needed
• Uses Cerner charting system

Requirements

• Active RN license (NM or Compact) required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• RQI certifications not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of relevant RN experience required
• Skilled in telemetry monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience managing cardiac drips (no titration) and IV therapy/phlebotomy
• Ability to start and maintain IVs
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Strong time management skills and ability to handle frequent patient turnover
• Non-local candidates only, must reside more than 100 miles from the facility
• COVID vaccination required, with religious and medical exemptions accepted upon completion of required forms

Additional Information

• Provide inpatient-standard care to admitted ED patients while awaiting unit placement
• Monitor and manage a variety of medical equipment including cardiac monitoring systems
• Work within a Level I Trauma, teaching, acute care hospital setting
• Scrubs are black and not provided
• No holiday RTO for December start dates
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holiday bundles: Thanksgiving/day after, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, or New Year's Eve/Day
• RTO requests greater than 7 days require approval
• Contracted hours are 36, 40, or 48 per week, with facility allowed up to 3 call-offs during the 13-week assignment
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Pending license candidates are accepted
• Open to considering block scheduling arrangements
• A 6-month system break is required after 1 year or 4 consecutive assignments, whichever comes first
• Former staff must have a 12-month separation before returning