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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Facility Type: Level I Trauma, Children's Hospital, Teaching Hospital, Short term, Acute Care
Beds: 554
Charting System: Cerner
Parking: No fee

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Unit: Emergency Department (ED)
• Shift Length: 36 or 48 hours
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Floating:

  • Floating to Adult PCUs expected based on staffing needs
  • Floating to Pediatric ED optional
  • Potential floating to ED Holding and Trauma Department of Emergency (DOE)

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years required; will consider 1.5 years with strong Level 1 trauma experience
• Level 1 Trauma Experience: Preferred
• Prior Travel Experience: Strongly preferred but not required if candidate has 2+ years Level 1 trauma experience
• First-time Travelers: Accepted

Certifications Required Before Start

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Must have before submission
• NIH Stroke Certification (can pend until compliance due date before start)

Licensure

• New Mexico RN license can be pending at time of submission
• Valid non-local driver’s license required (ID cards not accepted)
• No locals accepted within 75 miles radius

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Weekend shifts required as needed (weekend days = Sat/Sun; weekend nights = Fri/Sat/Sun)
• No on-call required
• No block scheduling accommodation
• Contracted hours: 36, 40, or 48 hours per week
• Facility may call off up to 3 times during the 13-week assignment
• Overtime applies after 48 hours starting 10/30/2025

Job Responsibilities

• Medication administration including IV medications following the seven medication rights
• Document and communicate clinical findings
• Work primarily in Emergency Department with approximately 60%-80% admission rate
• Manage increased number of admit holds in ED

Health & Safety Requirements

• COVID vaccination required (religious and medical exemptions accepted with proper documentation)
• Fit mask required within 1 year of start (specific N95 masks accepted; PAPR accommodation available if needed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Physical exam within 1 year
• Negative drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Flu vaccine required year-round with exemptions allowed
• Various immunizations required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (vaccines or titers)

Background & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (unless done within past 12 months)
• Education verification required (diploma or transcript acceptable if 3rd party verification unavailable)
• Social Security card required for verification
• Various federal and state background checks required (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Work history verification for minimum 3 years required
• Two professional references within 3 years required

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% passing score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam) with minimum 80% overall and 100% on lethal arrhythmia section; two attempts allowed
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for multiple units including ED
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification recommended
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification may be required depending on unit

Additional Notes

• No RQI certifications accepted for required certs
• Candidates must complete TNCC before submission; NIH Stroke Certification can pend
• Floating to other units may be required based on staffing needs
• Local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted
• Travel experience strongly preferred but not mandatory if Level 1 trauma experience is sufficient

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma Emergency Department with a diverse patient population in a teaching hospital setting.