ER Holding Telemetry RN
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Hospital

Registered Nurse - ER Holding

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

Job Description

• Work on a fast-paced Adult Admission Inpatient Unit functioning as an admission unit next to the Emergency Department.
• Unit acts as a holding area for admitted patients from the ED until placement on one of the progressive care units.
• Patient ratio: 1 RN to 4-5 patients.
• Unit has 17 beds plus up to 8 hall beds.
• Patient population is diverse, covering all specialties except ICU-level patients.
• Responsibilities include monitoring and interpreting telemetry, managing dysrhythmias, and handling various medical equipment.
• Time management skills are essential.
• Floating required within scope to adjacent ED admitted patients, ICU for SAC assignments, and inpatient PCU areas.
• Relief charge nurse duties may be required.
• No on-call required.
• Locals within 100 miles are not accepted.
• Pending license accepted.
• COVID vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with proper documentation.
• Block scheduling may be considered.
• Guaranteed contracted hours per week with limited call-offs allowed during the assignment.
• New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks.
• A 6-month break is required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of travel work, whichever comes first.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico (pending license accepted).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Direct Observation Unit (DOU) 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.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Successful completion of Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid non-local driver’s license required (identification cards not accepted).
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and fingerprinting (done onsite during orientation).
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted).
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • COVID vaccination (with exemptions accepted)
  • Flu vaccine (year-round, with exemptions accepted)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer required)
  • Hepatitis B (declination, series, or titer accepted)
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start (specific N95 masks accepted; PAPR accommodation available if needed).
• Completion of facility-specific forms including traveler compliance, emergency contact, confidentiality, and Cerner training attestation.
• Employment application with at least 3 years of work history.
• Two professional references within the last 3 years.
• Work history verification for 3 years required.

Additional Information

• No RQI certifications accepted for ACLS/BLS.
• Facility uses Cerner for charting.
• Parking is free.
• Facility is a Level I Trauma, Children's, Teaching, Short-term Acute Care hospital.
• Candidates must be able to handle a fast-paced environment with frequent patient turnover.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Floating and relief charge responsibilities require flexibility and leadership skills.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for RNs skilled in telemetry and acute care nursing, with a supportive environment for first-time travel nurses.