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

Job Summary

• Work in a Level I Trauma, Children's, Teaching, Short-term Acute Care hospital.
• Emergency Department setting with approximately 60%-80% admission rate; many rooms are ED Holding.
• Shifts: 36 or 48 hours.
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:5.
• Floating: Optional to Pediatric ED; expected to float to Adult PCUs, ED Holding, and Trauma as needed.
• Weekend work required as needed (Saturday, Sunday, and weekend nights including Friday).
• No local candidates within 75 miles accepted.
• COVID vaccination required (religious and medical exemptions accepted with documentation).

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Level 1 Trauma experience preferred (will review candidates with 1.5 years).
• Prior travel experience is strongly preferred but not required if candidate has 2+ years Level 1 Trauma experience.
• First-time travelers accepted.

Licensure & Certifications

• New Mexico nursing license can be pending at time of submission.
• Required Certifications (must have before submission unless noted):

  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) required before submission
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (can pend until compliance due date before start)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Other certifications that may be required or preferred depending on unit:

  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) for Behavioral Health units
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required for ED and related units (must score 80% overall and 100% on Lethal Arrhythmia section). Two attempts allowed.

Clinical & Facility Details

• Medication administration including IV medications following the seven medication rights.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Facility has no parking fees.
• Facility is a Level I Trauma center with 554 staffed beds.
• Orientation includes fingerprinting onsite during orientation (if not done within past 12 months).
• Physical exam required within 1 year prior to start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray required within 1 year.
• Drug screen required within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted).
• Flu vaccine required year-round with exemptions accepted.
• Fit mask testing required within 1 year of start (specific mask types accepted).

Additional Requirements & Notes

• No RQI certifications accepted for required certifications.
• No locals within 75 miles allowed.
• Travelers will be scheduled for weekends as needed.
• Floating to Adult PCUs is expected; floating to Pediatric ED is optional.
• COVID vaccination required with religious and medical exemptions accepted with proper documentation.
• Must complete UNMH traveler compliance and orientation documents prior to start.
• Background checks include 7-year criminal history, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and fingerprinting.
• Work history verification of 3 years required.
• Two professional references within three years required.
• Orientation includes Cerner training attestation and safety manual acknowledgement.
• Overtime applies after 48 hours on contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse with Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma experience preferred. The role requires multiple certifications including TNCC before submission, ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NIH Stroke Certification. Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory if the candidate has sufficient trauma experience. The position involves working 36 or 48-hour shifts with weekend coverage as needed, floating within scope to various units, and adherence to strict licensure, background, and health requirements. COVID vaccination is required with exemptions allowed under specific conditions.

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