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

Pediatric ER Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Facility Type: Level I Trauma, Teaching, Children’s Hospital, Short term acute care
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Emergency Room RN
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years (must have pediatric experience within an Adult/Pediatric combined ED or Pediatric ED)
• First-time Travelers: Accepted with strong experience
• Weekend Requirement: Travelers will be scheduled for weekends as needed (Saturday and Sunday days; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights)
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, may float to Pediatric admission floors as needed
• Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed
• Locals: No locals within 75 miles accepted
• Pending License: Accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week; facility may call off 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
• Additional preferred certifications: NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute), Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam (Pass/Fail testing required with minimum scores)

Special Skills & Experience

• Pediatric triage
• Pediatric dosage calculations
• Phlebotomy
• Starting IVs
• Interpretation of 12 Lead EKG and cardiac dysrhythmias
• Trauma/resuscitation experience preferred
• Experience working in high census periods with admission holds in Peds ED

Travel Experience Requirement

• No explicit prior travel experience required

Licensure & Documentation

• Valid New Mexico RN license required (original license with 3D seal must be brought onsite)
• Pending license accepted
• Must have a valid non-local driver’s license (ID cards not accepted)
• Background checks required including 7-year criminal check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, fingerprinting (done onsite during orientation)
• Education verification required (diploma or transcript acceptable if 3rd party verification unavailable)
• Drug screen required within 30 days of start (negative result)
• Physical exam required within 1 year prior to start
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start (specific N95 masks accepted; PAPR accommodation if needed)
• Negative TB or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • 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 - series, titer, or declination accepted
  • Flu vaccine required year-round (exceptions for declinations with facility form)

Additional Requirements

• No RQI certifications accepted for required certifications
• Must complete UNMH-specific orientation and compliance forms
• Must complete Cerner training attestation or test out (for RNs starting with 8/4/25 orientation group)
• Two professional references within three years of hire required
• Work history verification for 3 years required

Work Environment

• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Black
• Parking: No fee
• No public transportation nearby; candidate must have reliable transportation

Overtime

• OT paid after 48 hours worked (for contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025)

This position is ideal for experienced Pediatric ER nurses looking for a travel contract in a Level I Trauma teaching children’s hospital with a supportive environment and comprehensive certification and compliance requirements.