Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Farmington, NM
Wayward Medical
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Travel/Contract)

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Job Summary

• Work primarily with admitted patients in the Emergency Department (ED), which functions as a Level I Trauma center.
• Shifts: Night shifts, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (typically 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM).
• Shift lengths may be 36 or 48 hours per week.
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 5 patients.
• Floating: Expected to float to Adult Progressive Care Units (PCUs); optional floating to Pediatric ED, ED Holding, and Trauma Department of Emergency (DOE).
• Weekend work required as needed (weekend days = Saturday & Sunday; weekend nights = Friday, Saturday, Sunday).
• No local candidates accepted within 100 miles radius.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with ED experience within the last year required
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Licensure & Background Requirements

• Valid New Mexico RN license with original 3D seal required onsite.
• Background checks: 7-year criminal history within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, national criminal and sex offender searches, education verification, and fingerprinting (done onsite during orientation).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within one year of start.
• Drug screen: Negative drug test within 30 days of start; instant drug screens not accepted.
• Social Security card and valid non-local driver’s license required.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start.
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start (specific N95 masks accepted; PAPR accommodation available if needed).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire required annually.
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles) – 2 vaccines or positive titer.
  • Mumps – 2 vaccines or positive titer.
  • Rubella – 2 vaccines or positive titer.
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer; history of disease not accepted.
  • Hepatitis B – series, titer, or declination accepted.
• Seasonal flu vaccine required year-round with exemptions accepted for personal reasons.
• COVID vaccine is optional; facility reports vaccination status.

Orientation & Training

• Must complete facility-specific orientation including Cerner training attestation (testing out possible for experienced candidates).
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam and medication competency exams must be completed as part of orientation.
• Facility requires acknowledgment of pass/fail testing policies and arrhythmia exam review if applicable.
• Fingerprinting done onsite during orientation; candidates who completed fingerprinting within past 12 months may be exempt.

Contract Details

• Contract length: Minimum 13 weeks.
• Overtime applies after 48 hours worked per week (effective for contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025).
• Guaranteed contracted hours per week (36/40/48), with facility allowed to call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment.
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions: Absences longer than 7 days require approval.
• A 6-month break is required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of cumulative work, whichever comes first.

Additional Notes

• No Rapid Quality Improvement (RQI) certifications accepted.
• Emergency Department holds a high percentage (60%-80%) of admitted patients, with many rooms functioning as ED Holding.
• COVID vaccine is optional but must be reported if received or declined.
• Candidates must provide two professional references within three years of hire.
• Employment application must include at least 3 years of work history.
• Work history verification required for 3 years, including detailed documentation.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma, teaching, and children’s hospital environment with a focus on emergency nursing care and trauma expertise.