Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Facility Type: Level I Trauma, Children's Hospital, Teaching Hospital, Short term, Acute Care
Total Staffed Beds: 554

Job Details

• Specialty: MS/Tele (Medical-Surgical/Telemetry)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week (some 40-hour options)
• Floating: Required within MS/Tele, PCU, lower acuity settings, and ED (Emergency Department)
• Patient Ratios: 1:5 (possible 1:6) in ED
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: 2 weekends per 4-week schedule (may vary by unit)
• On-call: Not required
• Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed
• Locals: Not accepted within 75 miles
• Pending License: Accepted (NM license can pend at time of submission)
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Absences greater than 10 days require approval
• Guaranteed Hours: Contracted hours guaranteed; facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with proper documentation

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC, RQI not accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC, RQI not accepted
• NIH Stroke Certification
• IV Starts and Telemetry skills required

Additional Requirements & Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% passing score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required with 80% overall and 100% on Lethal Arrhythmia section; two attempts allowed)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) through Relias required for specific units
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification may be required depending on unit
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification may be required depending on unit
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Fit Mask test required within 1 year (specific mask types accepted)
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (negative result required)
• Flu vaccination required year-round with exemptions accepted
• COVID vaccination no longer required but reporting still necessary
• Two professional references within three years of hire
• Skills checklist and work history verification required (minimum 3 years work history verified)

Background Checks & Verifications

• 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)
• NURSYS license verification required
• State license must be original NM license with 3D seal for radiology areas (if applicable)

Work Environment & Notes

• Facility operates at over 100% capacity
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: No fee
• No locals accepted within 75 miles radius
• Floating expected to multiple units within skillset
• Facility allows calling off up to 3 times during assignment
• Candidates must have a valid non-local driver’s license (identification cards not accepted)
• Location is not near public transportation

This position is suitable for RNs with at least 1 year of MS/Tele experience who are comfortable floating across units and working in a high-capacity, fast-paced hospital environment. First-time travelers are welcome, and pending NM licenses are accepted. Certification and competency exams are mandatory, and compliance with background checks and health documentation is required.