Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Overview

• Level I Trauma Center
• Children's Hospital
• Teaching Hospital
• Short term, Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 554
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: No Fee
• Scrub Color: Black (not provided)

Job Details

• Unit: Emergency Department (ED)
• Shift Length: 36 or 48 hours
• Patient Acuity: Approximately 60%-80% of ED patients are admitted; many ED rooms serve as "ED Holding"
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Floating:

  • Optional floating to Pediatric ED
  • Expected floating to Adult PCUs based on staffing needs
  • Potential floating to ED Holding and Trauma Department of Emergency (DOE)
• Weekend Requirement: Scheduled as needed (Saturday and Sunday days; Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights)
• On-call: No
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals: No locals accepted within 75 miles
• Pending License: Accepted (NM license can pend at time of submission)
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Greater than 7 days requires approval
• Guaranteed Hours: Contracted hours per week (36/40/48); facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years (will review candidates with 1.5 years)
• Level 1 Trauma Experience: Preferred
• Prior Travel Experience: Strongly preferred but not required if candidate has 2+ years Level 1 trauma experience
• First-time Travelers: Accepted

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC (RQI not accepted)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC (RQI not accepted)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or ARC (RQI not accepted)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Must have before submission
• NIH Stroke Certification - Can pend until compliance document due date before start
• Additional Certifications (may be required depending on unit):

  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) for NICU, L&D, Mother/Baby
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) for Behavioral Health units
  • Pass/Fail Testing (Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam) required for ED and other units
  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
  • Certification (Miscellaneous) MOAB for Behavioral Health units

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid non-local driver’s license required (ID cards not accepted)
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal check within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within one year of start
  • Education verification or diploma/transcript if third-party verification unavailable
  • Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (unless done within past 12 months)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Fit mask test within 1 year (specific mask types required)
  • Drug testing within 30 days of start (negative result required)
  • Immunizations:

    • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer required
    • Hepatitis B: Declination, series, or titer required
    • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer required (history of disease not accepted)
    • Flu vaccine required year-round with exemptions accepted
  • COVID vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with signed exemption form
• Work History Verification: Minimum 3 years of previous work experience verified
• References: Two professional references within three years of hire
• Skills Checklist: Required
• Traveler Compliance Form: Must be completed and uploaded prior to start
• Cerner Training Attestation: Required for RNs starting with 8/4/25 orientation group (optional test-out available)

Additional Notes

• No RQI certifications accepted for required certs
• COVID vaccination is required, but exemptions are accepted with proper documentation
• Candidates must have TNCC certification before submission
• NIH Stroke Certification can pend until compliance document due date before start
• Facility is not near public transportation; candidates must have reliable transportation
• Candidates must not live within 75 miles of the facility
• Overtime rules: OT after 48 hours on contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses with Level 1 trauma experience who are comfortable with a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and flexible scheduling including weekends and floating within the hospital. Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory if the candidate meets the experience requirements.