RN ER Holding Unit
Albuquerque, NM
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - ER Holding (Travel/Contract)

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum 10 weeks for new contracts and extensions)
Shift: Night (4 shifts of 12 hours each, 19:00 - 7:30)
Hours per Week: 48 hours (contracted hours; facility may call off up to 3 times during assignment)

Unit & Patient Population

• Adult Admission Inpatient Unit (AAU) functions as an admission holding unit next to the Emergency Department.
• Fast-paced environment with frequent patient turnover (admitting and transferring).
• Patient ratio: 1 RN to 4-5 patients.
• 17 beds plus up to 8 hall beds.
• Patient population is diverse, covering all specialties except ICU-level patients.
• Unit acuity includes Medical-Surgical, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) levels.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret telemetry and dysrhythmias.
• Manage a variety of medical equipment.
• Time management and multitasking in a fast-paced setting.
• Relief charge nurse duties may be required; willingness to float to adjacent units including ICU for sub-acute care and inpatient PCU areas.
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs is mandatory.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Direct Observation Unit (DOU) within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Successful completion of Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Night shift, 4x12 hour shifts preferred.
• No on-call requirement.
• Block scheduling may be considered.
• No local candidates accepted within 100 miles radius.
• COVID-19 vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with proper documentation.
• 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 travel work at this facility.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid non-local driver’s license required (ID cards not accepted).
• Negative drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted).
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start.
• Fit mask test within 1 year (specific N95 masks required; PAPR accommodations available if needed).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire required annually.
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (history of disease not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B (declination, series, or titer accepted)
• Flu vaccine required year-round with exemptions accepted via facility-specific form.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and fingerprinting (done onsite during orientation).
• Employment application with at least 3 years of work history verification required.
• Two professional references within the last 3 years required.
• Skills checklist and competency exams required.
• Cerner training attestation required for new hires starting 8/4/25 orientation group (test-out option available).
• Traveler compliance and confidentiality forms must be completed.

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching Hospital
• Children’s Hospital
• Short-term, Acute Care Facility
• Total Staffed Beds: 554
• Charting system: Cerner
• Free parking available

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be willing to work relief charge nurse shifts as needed.
• Floating assignments include areas next to the ED, ICU for sub-acute care, and inpatient PCU units.
• The unit requires strong telemetry skills and the ability to manage multiple patients efficiently.
• Candidates must be prepared for a fast-paced environment with frequent patient admissions and discharges.