Pediatric Emergency Room Registered Nurse
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 Overview

• Specialty: Pediatric Emergency Room Registered Nurse
• Facility Type: Level I Trauma, Teaching, Children’s Hospital, Short term acute care
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:4 (days, nights, weekends), may increase during busy periods
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
• Weekend Requirement: Travelers scheduled for weekends as needed (Saturday, Sunday days; Friday-Sunday nights)
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May float within scope to Pediatric admission floors as needed
• Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed
• Locals: No locals within 75 miles accepted
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Absences greater than 7 days require approval

Experience & Requirements

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years pediatric experience in a Pediatric ED or combined Adult/Pediatric ED
• First-time Travelers: Accepted with strong experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Pediatric Skills Required:

  • Triage
  • Pediatric Dosage Calculations
  • Phlebotomy
  • Starting IVs
  • Interpretation of 12 Lead EKG and cardiac dysrhythmias
• Trauma/Resuscitation experience preferred
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Required (religious and medical exemptions accepted with completed exemption form)

Certifications Required

• 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
• Additional Recommended/Optional Certifications:

  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - RQI not acceptable
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam: Required with passing score (80% overall, 100% lethal arrhythmia section)

Licensure & Documentation

• Valid New Mexico RN license required (original with 3D seal for radiology areas)
• Pending licenses accepted
• NURSYS verification required
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within one year of start
  • Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (unless done within past 12 months)
• Education Verification: Diploma or transcript acceptable if 3rd party verification unavailable
• Social Security Card copy may be requested
• Driver’s License: Valid non-local driver’s license required (location not near public transportation)

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
• Immunizations:

  • 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: Declination, series, or titer acceptable
• Drug Testing: Negative drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Flu Vaccine: Required year-round with exemptions accepted via facility-specific form
• COVID-19 Vaccine: No longer required but reporting of vaccination status is mandatory

Additional Information

• No RQI certifications accepted for required certifications
• Must have pediatric experience in triage, dosage calculations, phlebotomy, IV starts, and EKG interpretation
• Admission holds may board in Pediatric ED during high census
• Facility uses Cerner for charting
• Parking: No fee
• Scrub Color: Black
• OT applies after 48 hours on contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025

References & Verification

• Two professional references within three years of hire required
• Work history verification for 3 years required, including detailed information on dates, facility, position, and verification source

This position is ideal for experienced Pediatric ER RNs looking for a travel contract in a Level I Trauma teaching hospital setting with a focus on pediatric emergency care.