Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Travel/Contract

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Charge Nurse for Emergency Room (ER) Nights
• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Option to work 36 or 48 hours per week
• Weekends required
• Float required

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Other certifications may be required as applicable (e.g., NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, MAB, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 verification
• Driver’s License/State ID
• E-Verify
• 7-year background check (including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender, education verification)
• Fingerprinting onsite during orientation (New Mexico placements only)
• Education verification (highest level)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable
• Core HIPAA and safety training

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to work weekends and float as needed
• Fingerprinting clearance required before working on unit; orientation and EPIC training allowed pending clearance
• Clear headshot photo required for badge
• References and employment history verification required internally but not mandatory for candidate clearance

This position offers an excellent opportunity for ER nurses looking to gain travel experience with supportive onboarding and compliance processes.