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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department Holding (AAU) position requiring telemetry monitoring skills and at least 1 year of recent experience.

Details

• Work in the Adult Admission Inpatient Unit (AAU), a fast-paced ER holding unit located next to the Emergency Department
• Unit manages admitted patients until placement on one of 11 progressive care units, serving a diverse population excluding ICU-level patients
• 17 beds plus up to 8 hall beds with frequent patient turnover
• Patient ratios of 1 RN to 4-5 patients
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Float required to areas next to ED for admitted patients, ICU for sub-acute care assignments, and inpatient PCU units
• Relief charge nurse duties may be required as needed
• No on-call responsibilities
• Uses Cerner charting system
• 36 or 48 hour contracted weekly hours available
• Facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active RN license (NM or Compact) required, pending license accepted
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• RQI certifications not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience required
• Skilled in telemetry monitoring and interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience managing cardiac drips (no titration) and IV therapy/phlebotomy including starting and maintaining IVs
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Non-local driver's license required on file

Additional Information

• Provide inpatient standard of care to admitted ED patients awaiting placement on progressive care units
• Monitor cardiac telemetry and manage a variety of medical equipment while maintaining strong time management skills
• Scrub color is black and not provided by facility
• No RTO permitted for December starts; must work Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day for holiday pay eligibility
• RTO requests greater than 7 days require approval, with no RTO during the first 7 days or last day of contract
• COVID vaccination required, with religious and medical exemptions accepted upon completion of required exemption form
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Local candidates within 100 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Returning staff must have a 12-month separation from prior employment at the facility
• Travelers who have worked 4 consecutive assignments or reached the 1-year mark require a 6-month system break before returning
• Open to accommodating block scheduling