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

Position Details

• Specialty: MS/Tele (Medical-Surgical/Telemetry)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week (some 40-hour options)
• Floating: Required within MS/Tele, PCU, lower acuity settings, and ED (Emergency Department)
• Ratios: 1:5 (possible 1:6) in ED
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: 2 weekends per 4-week schedule (may vary by unit)
• On-call: Not required
• Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed
• Locals: Not accepted within 75 miles
• Pending License: Accepted (NM license can pend at time of submission)
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Absences greater than 10 days require approval
• Special Skills Required: IV starts, Telemetry
• Guaranteed Hours: Contracted hours per week; facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with proper documentation

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
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, CPI, MOAB for Behavioral Health)

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (Aya requirement)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam) with minimum passing scores (80% overall, 100% on Lethal Arrhythmia section)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) through Relias required for specific units
• Arrhythmia Exam Review and attestation required for certain units

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within one year of start
• Education verification or diploma/transcript if third-party verification unavailable
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (NM Department of Health clearance)
• Social Security Card copy may be requested
• Work history verification for minimum 3 years required
• Two professional references within three years of hire
• Skills checklist required
• Various facility-specific compliance forms and attestations (e.g., traveler compliance form, confidentiality statement, emergency contact form)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; history of disease not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B (declination, series, or titer)
• Flu vaccine required year-round with exemptions accepted
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• COVID vaccination no longer required but reporting still in place

Additional Notes

• A valid non-local driver’s license is required (identification cards not accepted)
• Location is not near public transportation
• Parking is free
• Charting system used: Cerner
• Overtime applies after 48 hours on contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This position is suitable for registered nurses with at least 1 year of experience in MS/Telemetry who are comfortable floating across related units and meeting certification and competency requirements. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.