Pediatric Emergency Room RN
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Children’s Hospital

Pediatric ER Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Emergency Room Registered Nurse
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years (must have pediatric experience within an Adult/Pediatric combined ED or a Pediatric ED)
• First-time Travelers: Accepted with strong experience
• Weekend Requirement: Travelers will be scheduled for weekends as needed (weekend days = Saturday & Sunday; weekend nights = Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, may float to Pediatric admission floors as needed
• Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed
• Locals: Not accepted within 75 miles
• Pending License: Accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week; facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment
• COVID Vaccination: Required (religious and medical exemptions accepted with completed exemption form)

Patient Ratios

• Typical ratio: 1:4 (days, nights, weekends)
• Ratios may increase during busy periods

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) - must have prior to signing
• Other preferred/required certifications include:

  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - RQI not acceptable
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
  • Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam (pass/fail testing required)

Special Requirements & Skills

• Pediatric experience in ED setting required
• Skills in triage, pediatric dosage calculations, phlebotomy, IV starts
• Interpretation of 12 Lead EKG and cardiac dysrhythmias
• Trauma/resuscitation experience preferred
• Must be able to work in a Level I Trauma, Teaching, Children’s Hospital environment

Licensure & Compliance

• Must hold a valid New Mexico RN license (original with 3D seal required onsite)
• Background checks: 7-year criminal check within 30 days of start, education verification, fingerprinting onsite during orientation
• Drug screen: Negative drug screen within 30 days of start (instant screens not accepted)
• Physical exam: Required within 1 year prior to start
• Immunizations:

  • Flu vaccine required year-round (exceptions for exemptions)
  • COVID vaccine required (with exemptions accepted)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required
  • Hepatitis B: Declination, series, or titer required
  • TB test: Negative Qgold, Tspot, or PPD within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing required within 1 year of start (specific mask types accepted)

Additional Information

• No RQI certifications accepted for required certifications
• No locals within 75 miles allowed
• Must have a valid non-local driver’s license (facility not near public transportation)
• Must complete facility-specific compliance forms and training, including Cerner training attestation (optional test-out available)
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required with two attempts allowed before cancellation
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exams with passing scores
• Must complete orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching hospital
• Children’s hospital with short-term acute care
• Total staffed beds: 554
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: No fee

Note: Overtime pay applies after 48 hours for contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025.