Antepartum RN
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Hospital

Antepartum Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Position Overview

• Specialty: Women's Special Care – Antepartum RN
• Shift: Night (3 shifts of 12 hours; 19:00 to 7:30)
• Hours: 36 hours per week (36 or 48-hour shifts available)
• Patient Ratios: 1:5 on weekdays, 1:4 on weekends
• Contract Length: 13 weeks minimum (new contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks)
• Locals: Not accepted within 100 miles
• Floating: Required to float per unit needs, primarily to main PCU and other PCUs including ED and PACU
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, per unit needs
• On-call: No
• Block Schedule: Not guaranteed
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week; facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment
• Return-to-Office Restrictions: Absences greater than 7 days require approval
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid Registered Nurse license in New Mexico
• Labor and Delivery experience (minimum 1 year), with experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• AWHONN certification
• Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Patient Diagnoses You Will Encounter

• Gynecology/Urogynecology
• Maternal complications
• Post-op general surgery
• Urinary tract infections/Pyelonephritis
• Cardiac monitored antepartum/postpartum patients
• Basic cardiac, neurological, orthopedic conditions
• Respiratory illnesses
• Established tracheostomy care (not new)
• Cellulitis and wound infections (with or without wound vac)
• Breast surgery
• Gynecologic oncology (no active chemotherapy)
• Plastic surgery
• Feeding and nasogastric tubes
• Pediatrics (age 12 and older)
• Dialysis patients
• CIWA/COWS (withdrawal management)
• Chest tubes
• Para/quadriplegia
• Total care patients
• Patients requiring high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC (RQI not accepted)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC (RQI not accepted)
• NIH Stroke Certification (any vendor accepted)
• AWHONN Advanced OR Intermediate (one required, not both)
• FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam (must score ≥80%, 100% on lethal arrhythmia section)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) – if applicable
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) – if applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) as per facility requirements

Licensure & Documentation

• Valid Registered Nurse license for New Mexico (pending license accepted)
• Must bring original New Mexico license with 3D seal onsite
• NURSYS verification required
• Valid non-local driver’s license required (ID cards not accepted)
• Social Security card required
• Complete employment application with at least 3 years of work history
• Two professional references within the last 3 years
• Work history verification for 3 years required

Background & Health Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check 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 done within past 12 months)
• Education verification or diploma/transcript if third-party verification unavailable
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Negative drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (including TB questionnaire annually)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific N95 masks required; PAPR accommodation if needed)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Flu vaccine (year-round, with exemptions accepted)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, 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
• COVID vaccine: optional; facility reports vaccination status

Facility & Work Environment

• Level I Trauma Center, Children’s Hospital, Teaching Hospital
• Short-term, acute care facility with 554 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Free parking available
• No public transportation nearby; candidates must have reliable transportation

Additional Notes

• New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks
• Travelers must take a 6-month break after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of cumulative work, whichever comes first
• Overtime paid after 48 hours worked (for contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025)

This position is ideal for RNs with antepartum experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity women’s special care setting with diverse patient populations and a supportive teaching hospital environment.