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

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Travel/Contract)

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Primarily caring for admitted patients in the Emergency Department (ED).
• Approximately 60%-80% of the ED patients are admitted; many rooms function as ED Holding.
• Shifts: 36 or 48 hours.
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 5 patients.
• Floating: Floating to Pediatric ED is optional; floating to Adult PCUs is expected based on staffing needs. Possible floating to ED Holding and Trauma Department of Emergency (DOE).
• Weekend work required as needed (weekend days = Saturday & Sunday; weekend nights = Friday, Saturday, Sunday).
• No on-call requirement.
• No local hires accepted within 100 miles.
• Pending New Mexico nursing license accepted at time of submission.
• COVID-19 vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with proper documentation.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico (can be pending at submission).
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year.
• Trauma experience required.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required.

Required Certifications

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) must be completed before submission.
• NIH Stroke Certification (can pend until compliance due date before start).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC, RQI not accepted.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC, RQI not accepted.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or ARC, RQI not accepted.
• Other certifications to consider based on unit: ENPC, CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute), Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM), Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure (NRP) if applicable.

Licensure

• Valid New Mexico RN license required (can be pending at submission).
• Must bring original New Mexico license with 3D seal onsite.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Medication administration including IV medications following the seven medication rights.
• Documenting and communicating clinical findings.
• Working in a Level I Trauma, Children's, Teaching, Short-term Acute Care facility environment.
• Adhering to facility policies including Cerner charting system.

Scheduling & Hours

• Contracted hours: 36, 40, or 48 hours per week.
• Facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment.
• Overtime applies after 48 hours (for contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025).
• New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks.
• A 6-month break is required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of work, whichever comes first.
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions: absences longer than 7 days require approval.

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Valid non-local driver’s license required (identification cards not accepted).
• Background checks: 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, fingerprinting (done onsite during orientation).
• Physical exam required within 1 year prior to start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year required.
• Drug screen required within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted).
• Immunizations required: COVID-19 vaccine (with exemptions), Flu vaccine (year-round, with exemptions), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (declination, series, or titer accepted).
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required for certain units; must score 80% overall and 100% on lethal arrhythmia section. Two attempts allowed.
• Orientation includes Cerner training attestation and facility-specific compliance forms.

References & Documentation

• Two professional references within the last three years required.
• Complete employment application with at least 3 years of work history required.
• Work history verification for 3 years required.
• Various facility-specific compliance and confidentiality forms must be completed prior to start.

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Children's Hospital
• Teaching Hospital
• 554 staffed beds
• No parking fee

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses with trauma experience who are open to travel assignments in New Mexico.