ED Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Hospital

Registered Nurse - ER

Overview

• Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Unit: Emergency Department (ER)
• Facility type: Level I Trauma, Children's Hospital, Teaching Hospital, Short-term, Acute Care
• Total staffed beds: 554
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5
• Contract length: 13 weeks (new contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks)
• Shift: Evening (3x12 hours), 15:00-03:30
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Guaranteed hours: Contracted hours of 36, 40, or 48 per week. The facility may call off 3 shifts during the 13-week assignment.
• Parking: No fee
• Scrub color: Black (not provided)

Patient Assignment

• Assignments will include and may consist primarily of admitted patients.
• Approximately 60-80% of the ED is admitted, and many ED rooms are used as "ED Holding."
• Admit holds are currently increasing.
• Duties include medication administration, including IV medications, following the seven medication rights, and documenting and communicating clinical findings.

Schedule and Float Scope

• Weekends are scheduled as needed. Weekend days are Saturday and Sunday. Weekend nights are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• Block schedule is not accepted.
• On-call is not required.
• Floating within scope:

  • Peds ED is optional.
  • Adult PCUs is an expectation based on staffing needs.
  • Potential floating to ED Holding and Trauma.
• Must work Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. No holiday RTO for December starts. Christmas RTO is no longer allowed.
• 36- or 48-hour shifts. 48-hour shifts apply only to travelers with both Level 1 and travel experience.
• Overtime applies after 48 hours on contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025.
• RTO greater than 7 days requires approval.
• A 6-month break is required after 4 consecutive assignments or one year, whichever comes first.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• One year of Emergency Department (ED) experience, obtained within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification
• Valid non-local driver's license (identification cards are not accepted)

Unit-Dependent Certifications

• NRP is required for NICU, L&D, and Mother/Baby (not applicable to this ED role).
• Facility also lists EFM, ENPC, MAB, and CPI. Each is required or preferred depending on the unit description.

Competencies

• Dysrhythmia exam (pass/fail): Must score 80% or above, with 100% on the Lethal Arrhythmia section. The first attempt must be completed within 4 days of signing. Candidates get two attempts.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam: Must meet the Angoff score. If no Angoff score is listed, a minimum of 80% is required.
• Competency exam: Must meet the Angoff score. If no Angoff score is listed, a minimum of 80% is required.
• Facility EMR training: Required for all RNs starting with the 8/4/25 orientation group. Candidates may test out of the training modules.

Pre-Start Compliance

• Background check: 7-year criminal check within 30 days of start, updated annually. Also required: OIG and SAM checks within one year of start, and education verification.
• Fingerprinting: Required. Completed onsite during orientation.
• Drug screen: Negative required within 30 days of start. Instant drug screens are not accepted.
• Physical: Required within 1 year before start.
• TB: Negative test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start. TB questionnaire required annually.
• Immunizations: Rubeola, mumps, rubella, and varicella require 2 vaccines or a positive IgG titer. Hepatitis B requires a declination, series, or titer.
• Flu vaccine: Required year-round and must be on file before start.
• COVID vaccine: Optional. Facility must still report vaccine numbers. Upload the series or an Aya declination.
• Fit testing: Required within 1 year of start. Acceptable masks: 1870+, 1860, 1860s, V-Flex 1804, V-Flex 1804s.
• Documents: Social Security card, two professional references within three years of hire, complete employment application with at least 3 years of work history, emergency contact form, and welcome PowerPoint acknowledgment.