Mother-Baby / Couplet Care / Postpartum Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Hospital

Job Opportunity: Mother-Baby / Couplet Care / Post Partum Registered Nurse

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

Position Overview

• Unit: Mother-Baby Unit (Mother-Baby / Couplet Care / Post Partum)
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts of 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Hours per week: 36
• Facility Type: Level I Trauma, Teaching Hospital, Children’s Hospital, Short-term acute care
• Patient Diagnoses: Antepartum, Postpartum, Gynecology
• Float: May float within scope to Women's Special Care or med/surg patients if not comfortable with antepartum care
• Weekend Requirement: 3-4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling; block scheduling not guaranteed
• Locals: No local candidates within 75 miles accepted
• COVID Vaccine: Optional; facility reports vaccination status

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico (pending licenses accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of Post Partum nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross (RQI not accepted)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid non-local driver’s license (identification cards not accepted)
• Social Security Card (copy may be requested)
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal history 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 completed within past 12 months)
• Education Verification: Diploma or transcript acceptable if 3rd party verification unavailable
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year prior to start
• Drug Screen: Negative drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, 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 acceptable
  • Flu Vaccine: Required year-round with exemptions allowed for personal reasons
  • TB Testing: Negative Qgold, Tspot, or PPD within 1 year; TB questionnaire required annually
• Fit Mask: Required within 1 year of start; only specific N95 masks accepted; PAPR accommodation available if needed
• Orientation & Training:

  • Cerner Training Attestation required (test-out option available)
  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
  • Medication and Competency Exams (including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency) required
  • Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required for certain units (not required for Mother-Baby Unit)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification may be required depending on unit assignment

Work History & References

• Minimum 3 years of verifiable work history required
• Two professional references within three years of hire
• Complete employment application including at least 3 years of work history

Additional Information

• No on-call requirement
• Guaranteed contracted hours with allowance for up to 3 call-offs during 13-week assignment
• New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks
• A 6-month break is required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of continuous travel work at this facility
• Parking: No fee
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Black
• Facility is not near public transportation; candidates must have reliable transportation arrangements

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, Level I Trauma teaching hospital with a focus on mother-baby care during night shifts. The role requires flexibility to float within related units and adherence to comprehensive credentialing and compliance standards.