Emergency Department Charge Nurse
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Lovelace Women's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Charge ER Nights)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position: Charge Nurse in Emergency Room (Nights)
• Schedule Options: 36 or 48 hours per week
• Weekends required
• Float required (ability to work in different units as needed)
• First-time travel nurses accepted

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) - as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - as applicable
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) - as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification - as applicable (expires annually)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - as applicable

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (online version accepted)
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Annual Core Testing (for subcontractors)

Licensure & Verification

• Primary source online verification of state license required
• NURSYS Verification required for RN
• Education verification required (highest level of education)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Charge ER Nights)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for ER charge nurse roles
• Prior travel experience: Not required (first-time travel accepted)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB questionnaire (if positive TB test) within 90 days of start
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
• Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history required
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required

Background & Documentation

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start (updated annually)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (New Mexico placements only)
• Clear headshot photo for badge
• Complete employment application/resume required
• 7-year work history verification required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually

Additional Notes

• Orientation and EPIC training can be attended pending fingerprint clearance, but no unit work until clearance is received
• Flu exemptions require accompanying documentation for medical or religious reasons
• Various internal attestations and compliance documents required

This position offers an opportunity for nurses new to travel assignments to gain experience in a busy ER night charge role with weekend and float responsibilities.