ER Holding RN
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Hospital

Registered Nurse - ER Holding (Travel/Contract)

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum new contracts and extensions)
Shift: Night (4 shifts of 12 hours each, 19:00 - 7:30)
Hours per Week: 48

Job Description

• Work on a fast-paced Adult Admission Inpatient Unit (AAU) adjacent to the Emergency Department.
• Unit functions as an admission holding area for admitted patients before transfer to one of 11 progressive care units.
• Patient ratio: 1 RN to 4-5 patients; 17 beds plus up to 8 hall beds.
• Patient population is diverse, covering all specialties except ICU-level patients.
• Responsibilities include monitoring and interpreting telemetry, managing dysrhythmias, and handling various medical equipment.
• Time management skills are essential due to frequent patient admissions and discharges ("turn and burn").
• Relief charge nurse duties may be required; willingness to float within scope to ED admitted patients, ICU for sub-acute care, and inpatient PCU areas is mandatory.
• Block scheduling may be considered.
• No locals accepted within 100 miles radius.
• Pending New Mexico nursing license accepted.
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions: absences longer than 7 days require approval.
• Facility allows up to 3 call-offs during a 13-week assignment.
• A 6-month break is required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of cumulative travel work at this facility, whichever comes first.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Direct Observation Unit (DOU) within the last year
• Emergency Department (ED) experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Proficient in telemetry monitoring
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

Additional Information

• Facility type: Level I Trauma, Children's Hospital, Teaching Hospital, Short-term Acute Care
• Total staffed beds: 554
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: No fee
• COVID-19 vaccine is optional; facility reports vaccination numbers and requires upload of vaccine series or declination
• No on-call requirement
• Candidates must be willing to float to meet facility needs within scope of practice
• Facility is not near public transportation; candidates must have reliable transportation arrangements

This position offers a challenging and dynamic environment for RNs skilled in telemetry and acute care admissions, with strong support for travel nurses including acceptance of first-time travelers and pending licenses.