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
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Floating: Required within scope to MS/Tele, PCU, lower acuity settings, and Emergency Department (ED)
• Ratios: 1:5 (possible 1:6 in ED)
• Years of Experience Required: 1 year
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: 2 weekends per 4-week schedule (may vary by unit)
• On-call: Not required
• Guaranteed Hours: Contracted hours (36, 40, or 48 hours per 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)
• Pending License: Accepted (NM license can pend at time of submission)
• Local Candidates: Not accepted within 75 miles
• Return to Office Restrictions: Absences greater than 10 days require approval

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 Certifications (May be Required or Preferred Depending on Unit)

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - Required for NICU, L&D, Mother/Baby units
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) - Required for Behavioral Health units
• MOAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior) - Required for Behavioral Health units including Pediatrics
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam (Pass/Fail Testing) - Required for multiple units including Adult and Pediatric ED, PACU, ICU, MS/Tele, Cath Lab, Dialysis, Endoscopy, Labor and Delivery, and others
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• State License (New Mexico) - Original license with 3D seal required onsite for Radiology units
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (Aya requirement)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam) - Must score 80% overall and 100% on Lethal Arrhythmia section; two attempts allowed

Health and Background Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year prior to start
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year
• Fit Mask test within 1 year (specific mask models required)
• Drug Testing: Negative drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles): 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer
  • Mumps: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer
  • Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer
  • Hepatitis B: Declination, series, or titer required
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer (history of disease not accepted)
  • Flu Vaccine: Required year-round with exemptions accepted via facility-specific form
• COVID Vaccine: No longer required but reporting still necessary

Background Checks and Documentation

• 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 (NM Department of Health clearance)
• Education verification or diploma/transcript if 3rd party verification unavailable
• Work History Verification: Minimum 3 years of previous work experience verified
• Two professional references within three years of hire
• Skills Checklist required

Work Environment and Other Notes

• Floating to multiple units within skillset is expected
• Hospital operates at over 100% capacity
• No local candidates accepted within 75 miles radius
• Facility uses Cerner for charting
• Parking is free
• Overtime applies after 48 hours on contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in Albuquerque, NM, requiring at least 1 year of MS/Tele experience. Floating across units including ED is expected. Multiple certifications and competency exams are required, with a strong emphasis on compliance with health, background, and immunization requirements. The contract is for approximately 13 weeks with guaranteed contracted hours and weekend work required. Prior travel experience is not required, and first-time travelers are accepted.