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

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Facility Type: Level I Trauma, Children's Hospital, Teaching Hospital, Short term, Acute Care
Beds: 554
Charting System: Cerner
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift Length: 36 or 48 hour shifts
• Patient Population: Emergency Department with approximately 60%-80% admitted patients; many ED rooms function as "ED Holding"
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years (will consider 1.5 years); Level 1 trauma experience preferred
• Travel Experience: Strongly preferred; first-time travelers accepted if they have 2+ years Level 1 trauma experience
• Weekend Requirement: Scheduled as needed (weekend days = Sat & Sun; weekend nights = Fri, Sat & Sun)
• Floating:

  • Floating to Adult PCUs expected based on staffing needs
  • Floating to Pediatric ED optional
  • Potential floating to ED Holding and Trauma based on Department of Emergency needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted within 75 miles
• Pending License: Accepted (NM license can pend at time of submission)
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: More than 7 days off requires approval
• Guaranteed Hours: Contracted hours per week (36/40/48); facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with completed exemption form signed by a provider
• Additional Notes:

  • No RQI certifications accepted
  • Must have TNCC certification before submission
  • NIH certification can pend until compliance document due date before start
  • Currently experiencing increased admit holds

Required Certifications

• ACLS (AHA or ARC; RQI not accepted)
• BLS (AHA or ARC; RQI not accepted)
• PALS (AHA or ARC; RQI not accepted)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - must be completed before submission
• NIH Stroke Certification (any vendor acceptable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) - required for Behavioral Health units
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - check unit requirements
• Pass/Fail Testing: Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam (80% overall, 100% lethal arrhythmia section) required for ED and related units
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (Aya requirement)
• Competency Exam (Aya requirement)

Licensure & Background

• License: New Mexico RN license required; can pend at submission
• Background Checks:

  • 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 required (diploma or transcript acceptable if 3rd party verification unavailable)
  • Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (unless completed within past 12 months)
• Work History: Minimum 3 years verified work experience required
• References: Two professional references within three years of hire

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Annual TB questionnaire
• 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 - declination, series, or titer
• Drug screen: Negative drug test within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Flu vaccine required year-round with exemptions accepted via facility-specific form
• Fit mask required within 1 year of start (specific N95 masks accepted; PAPR accommodation available if needed)

Additional Facility Requirements

• Valid non-local driver’s license required (ID cards not accepted)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• UNMH Traveler Compliance Form must be completed and uploaded
• Cerner Training Attestation required for new hires starting 8/4/25 orientation group (test-out option available)
• Work Experience Checklist and Confidentiality Statement currently not required due to crisis credentialing
• Background Registration and Emergency Contact Form must be completed prior to start
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam remediation and retake process in place for candidates who do not pass on first attempt

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in the Emergency Department at a Level I Trauma and teaching hospital in Albuquerque, NM. The role requires 2+ years of experience (Level 1 trauma preferred), multiple certifications including TNCC before submission, and flexibility to float to various units. The contract is approximately 13 weeks with 36 or 48 hour shifts and a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio. COVID vaccination is required with exemptions accepted. Local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and competency exams are mandatory.