Registered Nurse ER Holding
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Hospital

Registered Nurse - ER Holding (Travel/Contract)

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: Night (4 shifts of 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 48

Job Description

• Work on a fast-paced Adult Admission Inpatient Unit (AAU) adjacent to the Emergency Department.
• Unit functions as an admission holding area for patients admitted through the ED, providing initial inpatient care until transfer to one of 11 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 due to frequent patient admissions and transfers ("turn and burn").
• Relief charge nurse duties may be required; willingness to float to adjacent ED admitted patients, ICU for sub-acute care, and inpatient PCU areas is mandatory.
• Block scheduling may be considered.
• No locals accepted within 100 miles radius.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

Additional Information

• No on-call requirement.
• Facility allows up to 3 call-offs during a 13-week assignment.
• New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks.
• A 6-month break is required after completing 4 consecutive assignments or one year of cumulative travel at this facility.
• The unit is part of a Level I Trauma, Children's, Teaching, Short-term Acute Care hospital with 554 staffed beds.
• Parking is free.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required; first-time travelers are accepted.

Floating Requirements

• Floating to ED admitted patients, ICU for sub-acute care, and inpatient PCU areas is required within scope of practice.

Summary

This travel RN position offers a challenging night shift role in a high-acuity admission unit requiring telemetry skills, dysrhythmia management, and flexibility to float to related units. The role demands strong clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with extensive background and health documentation. First-time travelers are welcome, but local candidates within 100 miles are not accepted.