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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Facility Type: Level I Trauma, Children's Hospital, Teaching Hospital, Short Term, Acute Care
Beds: 554
Charting System: Cerner
Parking: No Fee

Contract Details

• Length: 13 weeks
• Shifts: 36 or 48 hour shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: Contracted hours per week (36/40/48), with facility allowed to call off 3 times during the assignment
• Schedule: Weekend shifts required as needed (Saturday and Sunday days; Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights)
• Floating: Floating to Adult PCUs expected; optional floating to Pediatric ED, ED Holding, and Trauma based on staffing needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted within 75 miles
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: Greater than 7 days off requires approval
• Overtime: OT after 48 hours on contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years (will review 1.5 years if Level 1 Trauma experience is present)
• Level 1 Trauma Experience: Preferred
• Prior Travel Experience: Strongly preferred but not required; candidates with 2+ years Level 1 experience may be considered without prior travel experience
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted

Patient Care & Ratios

• Unit: Emergency Department
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Patient Population: Approximately 60%-80% admitted patients; many ED rooms are "ED Holding"
• Responsibilities: Medication administration including IV meds, documentation, and communication of clinical findings

Certifications Required Before Start

• Mandatory:

  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - must have before submission
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (can pend until compliance doc due date before start)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Licensure & Compliance

• License: New Mexico RN license (can be pending at time of submission)
• Driver’s License: Valid non-local driver’s license required (ID cards not accepted)
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within one year of start
  • Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (unless done within past 12 months)
• Education Verification: Required (diploma or transcript acceptable if 3rd party verification unavailable)
• Work History Verification: Minimum 3 years of previous work experience verified
• References: Two professional references within three years of hire

Health & Safety Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccination: Required (religious and medical exemptions accepted with completed exemption form)
• Fit Mask: Required within 1 year of start; only specific N95 masks accepted; PAPR accommodation available if needed
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year prior to start
• TB Testing: Negative Qgold, Tspot, or PPD within 1 year; additional requirements for past positive responders
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles): 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer
  • Mumps: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer
  • Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer (history of disease not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: Declination, series, or titer required
• Drug Testing: Negative drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Flu Vaccine: Required year-round with exemptions allowed for personal reasons (facility-specific form required)

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Must meet or exceed passing score
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required; must score 80% overall and 100% on Lethal Arrhythmia section; two attempts allowed
• Pass/Fail Testing: Includes EKG and medication exams; required for multiple units including Adult and Pediatric ED, PACU, ICU, Urgent Care, Dialysis, Endoscopy, Labor and Delivery, and others
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB): Required for Behavioral Health units and all RNs at MDC
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Required
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Required
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam: Required for specific units; remediation available if failed first attempt

Additional Notes

• No RQI certifications accepted for required certifications
• No locals within 75 miles allowed to apply
• Increased number of admit holds currently in ED
• Facility is not near public transportation; candidates must have reliable transportation
• Floating to other units may be required based on staffing needs
• Candidates must complete facility-specific compliance forms and training prior to start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma center with a diverse patient population in a teaching hospital environment. The role requires strong emergency nursing skills, trauma experience, and multiple certifications to ensure high-quality patient care.