Emergency Department RN (Level I Trauma)
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Hospital

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Facility Type: Level I Trauma, Children's Hospital, Teaching Hospital, Short term, Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 554
• Shift Length: 36 or 48 hour shifts
• Patient Population: Emergency Department with approximately 60%-80% admitted patients; many ED rooms are "ED Holding"
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Weekend Requirement: Scheduled as needed (weekend days = Sat & Sun; weekend nights = Fri, Sat & Sun)
• Floating: Floating to Adult PCUs expected; optional floating to Peds ED; potential floating to ED Holding and Trauma Department of Emergency
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals: No locals accepted within 75 miles
• Pending License: Accepted (NM license can pend at time of submission)
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Greater than 7 days requires approval
• Guaranteed Hours: Contracted hours per week (36/40/48); facility may call off 3 times during 13-week assignment
• COVID Vaccination: Required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with completed exemption form
• Orientation: Cerner charting system used; Cerner training attestation required for new hires starting 8/4/25 orientation group

Experience & Certifications

• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years; will review candidates with 1.5 years; Level 1 trauma experience preferred
• Travel Experience: Strongly preferred; candidates with 2+ years Level 1 trauma experience may be considered without travel experience
• First-timers: Accepted with above considerations
• Required Certifications (must have before submission unless noted):

  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Must have before submission
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (can pend until compliance doc due date before start)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Other Certifications/Requirements:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (Aya requirement)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) if applicable
  • MOAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior) required for Behavioral Health units
  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
  • Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) through Relias required for certain units
• No RQI certifications accepted

Licensure & Background

• New Mexico RN license required; pending license accepted at submission
• Background Check: 7-year criminal check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Fingerprinting: Required onsite during orientation for NM Department of Health clearance; candidates with prints within past 12 months may not need to redo
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcript acceptable if 3rd party verification unavailable
• Drug Testing: Negative drug screen within 30 days of start required (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Social Security Card: Required for verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within one year of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year prior to start
• Fit Mask: Required within 1 year of start; specific N95 masks accepted; PAPR accommodation available if needed
• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray: Required within 1 year of start
• TB Questionnaire: Required annually
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles): 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer required
  • Mumps: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer required
  • Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer required
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer required (history of disease not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: Declination, series, or titer required
• Flu Vaccine: Required year-round with exceptions for exemptions; must be on file prior to start
• COVID Vaccine: No longer required but reporting still done

Additional Notes

• No locals within 75 miles allowed
• Must have valid non-local driver’s license (ID cards not accepted)
• Increased admit holds currently seen in ED
• OT applies after 48 hours on contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025
• Two professional references within three years of hire required
• Work history verification of 3 years required
• Work Experience Checklist and Confidentiality Statement not required due to crisis credentialing
• Traveler Compliance Form and Background Registration must be completed prior to start
• Candidates must review and sign Welcome PowerPoint acknowledgment prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Department RNs with Level 1 trauma experience who are comfortable with a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and meet the certification and licensure requirements.