Emergency Department Registered Nurse
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
• Scrub Color: Black (not provided)

Job Details

• Shift Length: 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 (weekend days = Sat & Sun; weekend nights = Fri, Sat, Sun)
• On-call: No
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals: Not accepted within 75 miles
• Pending NM License accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: >7 days requires approval
• Guaranteed Hours: Contracted hours per week (36/40/48); facility may call off 3 times during 13-week assignment
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with completed exemption form
• Must have TNCC certification before submission
• NIH Stroke Certification can pend until compliance document due date before start
• No RQI certifications accepted

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience required; 1.5 years may be reviewed
• Travel experience strongly preferred; however, candidates with 2+ years Level 1 trauma experience may be considered
• First-time travelers accepted under above conditions

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA or ARC; RQI not accepted)
• BLS (AHA or ARC; RQI not accepted)
• PALS (AHA or ARC; RQI not accepted)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - must have before submission
• NIH Stroke Certification (any vendor acceptable)
• Pass/Fail Testing: Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam (80% overall, 100% lethal arrhythmia section) required for ED and related units
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) - as applicable
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ENPC, NRP for NICU/L&D)

Licensing & Background

• New Mexico RN license can be pending at time of submission
• 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 required (diploma/transcript acceptable if 3rd party verification unavailable)
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (unless completed within past 12 months)
• Social Security Card required
• Work history verification: minimum 3 years of previous work experience verified
• Two professional references within three years of hire

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Drug screen negative within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Flu vaccine required year-round with exemptions accepted
• COVID-19 vaccine no longer required but exemptions or declinations should be uploaded
• Fit mask testing required within 1 year of start (specific N95 masks accepted; PAPR accommodation available if needed)
• Immunizations required:

  • Rubeola (Measles) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Mumps - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Rubella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer (history of disease not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B - declination, series, or titer

Additional Notes

• No locals within 75 miles allowed for this travel assignment
• Increased number of admit holds currently in ED
• Medication administration including IV meds with documentation and communication of clinical findings expected
• Orientation includes Cerner training attestation (testing out possible for experienced candidates)
• OT applies after 48 hours on contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Department RNs with Level 1 trauma experience who are comfortable with travel assignments and flexible floating within adult and pediatric units.