Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Hospital

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Overview

• Work primarily with admitted patients in the Emergency Department (ED).
• Shifts: 36 or 48 hours.
• Approximately 60%-80% of the ED patients are admitted; many rooms function as ED Holding.
• Level 1 trauma experience preferred.
• Floating: Optional to Pediatric ED; expected to float to Adult PCUs, ED Holding, and Trauma as needed.
• Weekend work required as needed (Saturday and Sunday days; Friday-Sunday nights).
• No local candidates accepted within 100 miles.
• COVID-19 vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with proper documentation.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico.
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification.
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Patient Ratios

• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:5

Required Certifications

• NIH Stroke Certification (can pend until compliance due date before start).

Licensure

• New Mexico nursing license required; pending license accepted at time of submission.

Additional Requirements

• Valid non-local driver’s license required (identification cards not accepted).
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and fingerprinting required. Fingerprinting done onsite during orientation.
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Drug screen negative within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted).
• Immunizations required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer.
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer (history of disease not accepted).
  • Hepatitis B: Declination, series, or titer accepted.
  • Flu vaccine required year-round with exemptions accepted.
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start (specific mask types accepted).
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or MOAB certification required for behavioral health units.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required.
• Cerner training attestation required for new hires starting 8/4/25 orientation group (test-out option available).

Work Environment

• Level I Trauma Center, Children's Hospital, Teaching Hospital, Short-term Acute Care.
• Total staffed beds: 554.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Parking: No fee.
• Scrub color: Black (not provided).

Scheduling & Other Details

• No block scheduling accommodation.
• Guaranteed contracted hours per week (36/40/48), with facility allowed to call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment.
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions: absences longer than 7 days require approval.
• New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks.
• A 6-month break is required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of work, whichever comes first.

References & Documentation

• Two professional references within three years of hire required.
• Complete employment application with at least 3 years of work history required.
• Work history verification for 3 years required.

Notes

• No on-call required.
• Medication administration including IV meds per seven medication rights expected.
• Increased admit holds currently impacting ED flow.

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses with trauma experience seeking a travel contract in New Mexico.