Travel Emergency Department RN (Level I Trauma)
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 Acuity: Approximately 60%-80% of ED patients are admitted; many ED rooms serve as "ED Holding"
• Patient Ratios: 1:5
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years (will review 1.5 years); Level 1 trauma experience preferred
• Travel Experience: Strongly preferred; however, candidates with 2+ years Level 1 trauma experience may be considered without travel 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 Department of Emergency (DOE)
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals: Not accepted within 75 miles radius
• 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
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Certifications Required Before Start

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

Licensure & Compliance

• New Mexico RN license required; can be pending at submission
• Valid non-local driver’s license required (ID cards not accepted)
• Background checks: 7-year criminal check within 30 days of start, education verification, fingerprinting (done onsite during orientation), EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Fit mask test required within 1 year (specific N95 masks accepted)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • COVID vaccination required (religious and medical exemptions accepted with form)
  • Flu vaccine required year-round (exceptions possible with exemption form)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer required)
  • Hepatitis B (declination, series, or titer)

Additional Requirements & Notes

• No RQI certifications accepted for required certs
• Must complete Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam with passing scores (80% overall, 100% lethal arrhythmia section)
• MOAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior) certification required for Behavioral Health units
• Orientation includes fingerprinting, Cerner training attestation, and safety manual acknowledgement
• Candidates must have 3 years of verifiable work history (attestation letters accepted)
• Two professional references within three years required
• No on-call required
• Facility does not provide public transportation; candidates must have reliable transportation

Work Environment

• Emergency Department with high acuity and trauma cases
• Increased number of admit holds currently
• Medication administration including IV meds following seven medication rights
• Black scrub color preferred (not provided)

Overtime Policy

• Overtime applies after 48 hours worked on contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Department RNs with trauma experience seeking a travel contract in a Level I Trauma and teaching hospital setting in Albuquerque, NM.