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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Travel/Contract)

Location

• Albuquerque, New Mexico

Job Type

• Travel/Contract assignment
• Contract length: 13 weeks minimum

Work Schedule

• Night shifts: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:00 to 7:30)
• Shift options: 36 or 48 hour shifts available
• Weekend work required as needed (Saturday and Sunday days; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights)
• Floating: May float to Adult PCUs (expected), optional float to Pediatric ED, ED Holding, and Trauma Department of Emergency

Unit & Patient Population

• Emergency Department with approximately 60%-80% admitted patients
• Level I Trauma center
• Exposure to trauma and admitted holds common
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 5 patients

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience required
• Will consider candidates with 1.5 years experience
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Prior travel experience strongly preferred but not mandatory if candidate has 2+ years Level I Trauma experience
• First-time travelers accepted

Licensure & Certifications

• New Mexico RN license required; pending license accepted at time of submission
• Must have TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification before submission
• Required certifications (AHA or ARC, RQI not accepted):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (can pend until compliance due date before start)
• Additional certifications that may be required or preferred depending on unit:

  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB/MOAB) for Behavioral Health units
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required for ED and related units; must score 80% overall and 100% on lethal arrhythmia section; two attempts allowed before cancellation

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities

• Medication administration including IV medications following the seven medication rights
• Documentation and communication of clinical findings
• Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs

Licensure & Background Requirements

• Valid non-local driver’s license required (ID cards not accepted)
• Background check: 7-year criminal history within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, federal criminal, education verification, and county searches
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (unless completed within past 12 months)
• 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

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations 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: series, titer, or declination accepted
• Flu vaccine required year-round with exemptions accepted for personal reasons
• COVID vaccine no longer required but must upload series or declination for reporting
• Negative drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references within three years of hire
• Complete employment application with at least 3 years of work history
• Skills checklist required
• Work history verification for 3 years required, including detailed verification information
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• 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

Other Details

• No locals accepted within 100 miles radius
• Overtime paid after 48 hours worked (for contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025)
• 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 greater than 7 days require approval
• New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks
• Six-month break required after 4 consecutive assignments or one year of cumulative work, whichever comes first
• Parking available at no cost
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Black (not provided)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma, teaching, and children’s hospital environment with a diverse patient population in the Emergency Department. Candidates with strong trauma experience and required certifications are encouraged to apply.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current PALS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification