Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Hospital

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (Travel/Contract)

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Primarily caring for admitted patients in the Emergency Department (ED), with 60%-80% of patients admitted.
• ED includes "ED Holding" rooms and Level 1 Trauma cases.
• Shifts: 36 or 48 hours per week, typically night shifts (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM).
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:5.
• Floating: Expected to float to Adult Progressive Care Units (PCUs); optional floating to Pediatric ED, ED Holding, and Trauma Department of Emergency (DOE).
• Weekend work required as needed (weekend days = Sat/Sun; weekend nights = Fri, Sat, Sun).
• No local hires within 100 miles allowed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with ED experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current certifications:

  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • 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)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test (Qgold, Tspot, or PPD) or chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Annual TB Questionnaire required.
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles) – 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer.
  • Mumps – 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer.
  • Rubella – 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer.
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer; history of disease not accepted.
  • Hepatitis B – series, titer, or declination accepted.
• Flu vaccine required year-round with exemptions accepted for personal reasons.
• COVID vaccine is optional; facility reports vaccination status.

Background & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, national criminal history, sex offender, federal criminal record, education verification, and county searches. Instant searches not accepted.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within one year of start.
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation for NM Department of Health clearance; valid if done within past 12 months.
• Social Security card and valid non-local driver’s license required (ID cards not accepted).
• Employment application with at least 3 years of work history verification required.
• Two professional references within 3 years of hire required.

Work Conditions & Policies

• No on-call requirement.
• No block scheduling accommodations.
• Facility allows calling off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment.
• Overtime applies after 48 hours worked per week (effective 10/30/2025).
• New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks.
• A 6-month break is required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of cumulative work, whichever comes first.
• Parking is free.
• Charting is done in Cerner.
• Scrub color: Black (not provided).
• Location is not near public transportation; candidates must have reliable transportation.

Additional Notes

• Medication administration includes IV medications following the seven medication rights.
• Increased number of admit holds currently seen in the ED.
• Candidates must complete a traveler compliance form and review facility-specific orientation materials prior to start.
• Fit mask testing required within 1 year of start; only specific N95 masks accepted. PAPR accommodations available if needed.
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required for multiple units including Adult and Pediatric ED, PACU, ICU, PCU, and others.
• Work experience checklist and confidentiality statement are not required due to crisis credentialing policies.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma, Children's, Teaching, Short-term Acute Care hospital with a staffed bed count of 554.