Emergency Department Registered Nurse (Level I Trauma)
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Hospital

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

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

Facility Overview

• Level I Trauma Center
• Children's Hospital
• Teaching Hospital
• Short term, Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 554
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: No fee

Job Details

• Shifts: 36 or 48 hours
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Emergency Department with approximately 60%-80% admitted patients; many ED rooms are "ED Holding"
• Level 1 trauma experience preferred
• Floating:

  • Optional to Pediatric ED
  • Expected to float to Adult PCUs based on staffing needs
  • Potential floating to ED Holding and Trauma Department of Emergency (DOE)
• Weekend Requirement: Scheduled as needed (Saturday and Sunday days; Friday-Sunday nights)
• No on-call required
• No block scheduling accommodation
• No local candidates accepted within 75 miles
• Pending New Mexico license accepted at time of submission
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: >7 days off requires approval
• Guaranteed contracted hours per week (36/40/48), with facility allowed to call off 3 times during a 13-week assignment
• Overtime applies after 48 hours on contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required; 1.5 years may be considered
• Travel experience strongly preferred; however, candidates with 2+ years Level 1 trauma experience may be considered without travel experience
• Must have Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification before submission
• NIH Stroke Certification can be pending until compliance due date before start
• COVID-19 vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with completed exemption form signed by a provider

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC (RQI not accepted)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC (RQI not accepted)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or ARC (RQI not accepted)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• NIH Stroke Certification (any vendor acceptable)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ENPC, CPI, MOAB for Behavioral Health)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid non-local driver’s license required (ID cards not accepted)
• 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
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (unless completed within past 12 months)
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Drug screen negative within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Annual flu vaccination required (exceptions allowed with facility form)
• COVID vaccination documentation or declination required (though no longer mandated by facility)
• Social Security card copy may be requested
• Work history verification for 3 years required
• Two professional references within 3 years of hire
• Skills checklist required
• Medication and dysrhythmia competency exams required (Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam)
• Cerner training attestation required for new hires starting 8/4/25 orientation group (test out option available)

Additional Notes

• No RQI certifications accepted for required certifications
• Facility is not near public transportation; candidates must have reliable transportation
• Candidates must complete a traveler compliance form and review facility-specific orientation materials prior to start
• Candidates may be required to complete pass/fail testing for EKG and medication competency with two attempts allowed before cancellation
• MOAB certification required for Behavioral Health units; can be obtained onsite if not held prior to start
• Facility requires acknowledgment of safety manuals and compliance forms

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses with Level 1 trauma experience who are comfortable with floating to various units and working weekend shifts in a Level I Trauma teaching hospital setting.