Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

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

Job Summary

• Work in the Emergency Department (ED) of a Level I Trauma, Children's, and Teaching Hospital with 554 staffed beds.
• Shifts: 36 or 48 hours.
• Patient ratio: 1:5.
• Approximately 60%-80% of ED patients are admitted; many rooms serve as "ED Holding."
• Floating: Optional to Pediatric ED; expected to float to Adult PCUs, ED Holding, and Trauma as needed.
• Weekend work required as needed (Saturday and Sunday days; Friday-Sunday nights).
• No locals accepted within 75 miles.
• COVID vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with documentation.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience required; will consider 1.5 years with strong Level 1 trauma experience.
• Level 1 trauma experience preferred.
• Prior travel experience is strongly preferred but not required. Candidates with 2+ years Level 1 trauma experience may be considered without prior travel experience.
• First-time travelers accepted.

Licensure & Certifications Required

• New Mexico RN license (pending license accepted at time of submission).
• Required certifications before submission:

  • 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 due date before start)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Clinical Responsibilities

• Medication administration including IV medications following the seven medication rights.
• Document and communicate clinical findings.
• Care for trauma and emergency patients in a fast-paced environment with increased admit holds.

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Contracted hours per week: 36, 40, or 48 hours.
• Facility may call off up to 3 shifts during the 13-week assignment.
• No block scheduling accommodations.
• No on-call requirements.
• RTO (Return to Office) restrictions: time off greater than 7 days requires approval.

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Children's Hospital
• Teaching Hospital
• Short-term, Acute Care facility
• Charting system: Cerner
• Free parking available
• Scrub color: Black (not provided)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, including all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within one year of start.
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (unless completed within past 12 months).
• Education verification required; diploma or transcript acceptable if 3rd party verification unavailable.
• Drug screen required within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted).
• Physical exam required within 1 year prior to start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start.
• Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required year-round with exemptions allowed.
• COVID vaccination no longer required but reporting still in place.

Additional Required Documents & Training

• Social Security card copy may be requested.
• Valid non-local driver’s license required (ID cards not accepted).
• Completion of facility-specific compliance forms and orientation materials prior to start.
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required for ED and related units; must score 80% overall and 100% on lethal arrhythmia section. Two attempts allowed.
• Medication and competency exams required with minimum passing scores.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certifications may be required depending on unit.
• MOAB certification required for Behavioral Health units; can be obtained onsite if not held prior to start.

Notes

• No RQI certifications accepted for required certifications.
• Candidates must bring original New Mexico RN license with 3D seal onsite.
• Facility is not near public transportation; candidates must have reliable transportation.
• Orientation includes fingerprinting and Cerner training attestation (testing out possible for experienced Cerner users).
• OT pay applies after 48 hours starting 10/30/2025 for new contracts.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses with trauma experience, looking to work in a Level I Trauma and teaching hospital environment in New Mexico.