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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Facility Type: Level I Trauma, Children's Hospital, Teaching Hospital, Short term, Acute Care
Total Staffed Beds: 554

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Unit: Emergency Department (ED)
• Shift Length: 36 or 48 hour shifts
• Patient Acuity: Approximately 60%-80% of ED patients are admitted; many ED rooms serve as "ED Holding"
• Trauma Level: Level 1 trauma experience preferred
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Weekend Requirement: Scheduled as needed; weekend days = Saturday & Sunday, weekend nights = Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Floating:

  • Floating to Pediatric ED is optional
  • Floating to Adult PCUs is expected based on staffing needs
  • Potential floating to ED Holding and Trauma Department of Emergency (DOE) as well
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals: No locals accepted within 75 miles
• Pending License: Accepted (NM license can pend at time of submission)
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Greater than 7 days off requires approval
• Guaranteed Hours: Contracted hours per week (36/40/48); facility may call off up to 3 times during the 13-week assignment
• Overtime: OT after 48 hours on all contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years required; will consider 1.5 years with strong Level 1 trauma experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Strongly preferred but not required; candidates with 2+ years Level 1 trauma experience may be considered without prior travel experience
• First-Timers: Accepted

Certifications Required Before Start

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

Additional Required Certifications and Training

• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam: Must score 80% overall and 100% on Lethal Arrhythmia section; two attempts allowed
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) (as applicable)
• Certification (Miscellaneous): MOAB cert required for Behavioral Health units; can be obtained onsite if not held prior to start
• State License: New Mexico RN license required; original license with 3D seal must be brought onsite
• NURSYS Verification: Required for RN license verification

Licensure & Background Checks

• Licensure: New Mexico RN license required; pending license accepted at submission
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • 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)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccination: Required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with signed exemption form
• Flu Vaccine: Required year-round; exemptions accepted with facility-specific form
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year prior to start
• Fit Mask: Required within 1 year of start; specific N95 masks accepted; PAPR accommodation available if needed
• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray: Required within 1 year of start (Qgold, Tspot, or PPD with mm reading)
• TB Questionnaire: Required annually
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles): 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer required
  • Mumps: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer required
  • Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer required
  • Hepatitis B: Declination, series, or titer required
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer required (history of disease not accepted)
• Drug Testing: Negative drug screen within 30 days of start; instant drug screens not accepted

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
• Medication administration includes IV meds following seven medication rights, documentation, and communication of clinical findings
• Facility uses Cerner for charting
• Parking is free
• Valid non-local driver’s license required (ID cards not accepted)
• Location is not near public transportation

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Emergency Department RNs with Level 1 trauma experience who are comfortable with long shifts, floating within scope, and working in a high-acuity, Level I trauma center environment. Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory if the candidate has strong trauma experience.