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
Scrub Color: Black
Parking: No Fee

Contract Details

• Length: 13 weeks
• Shifts: 36 or 48 hour shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: Contracted hours per week (36/40/48), with facility allowed to call off 3 times during the 13-week assignment
• Weekend Requirement: Scheduled as needed; weekend days = Saturday & Sunday, weekend nights = Friday, Saturday & Sunday
• On-call: No
• Floating:

  • Optional to Pediatric ED
  • Expected to float to Adult PCUs based on staffing needs
  • Potential floating to ED Holding and Trauma as needed
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted within 75 miles
• Pending License: Accepted (NM license can pend at time of submission)
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: More than 7 days off requires approval

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years required; will consider 1.5 years with Level 1 Trauma experience preferred
• 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 (AHA or ARC; RQI not accepted)
• BLS (AHA or ARC; RQI not accepted)
• PALS (AHA or ARC; RQI not accepted)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - Must have before submission
• NIH Stroke Certification (can pend until compliance doc due date before start)
• COVID Vaccination Required (religious and medical exemptions accepted with completed exemption form)

Clinical & Job Details

• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Unit: Emergency Department (60%-80% admitted patients; many ED rooms are "ED Holding")
• Medication Administration: Includes IV medication via seven medication rights; documentation and communication of clinical findings required
• Level 1 Trauma: Experience preferred
• No RQI Certifications Accepted
• Increased Admit Holds: Currently experiencing increased number of admit holds

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within one year of start
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (NM Department of Health clearance)
• Education verification required (diploma or transcript acceptable if 3rd party verification unavailable)
• Drug screen negative within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start (specific N95 masks accepted; PAPR accommodation if needed)
• Negative TB or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Rubeola (Measles) - 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer
  • Mumps - 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer
  • Rubella - 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer
  • Hepatitis B - Declination, series, or titer
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer (history of disease not accepted)
  • Flu vaccine required year-round (exceptions with proper documentation)

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (Aya requirement)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required; must score 80% overall and 100% on Lethal Arrhythmia section)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) through Relias required for multiple units including Adult and Pediatric ED
• Arrhythmia Exam Review and Attestation required for applicable units
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification may be required depending on unit
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification may be required depending on unit
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• Certification (Miscellaneous): MOAB cert required for Behavioral Health units and MDC; can be obtained onsite if not held prior to start

Additional Notes

• No locals within 75 miles allowed
• Candidate must have a valid non-local driver’s license (ID cards not accepted)
• Location is not near public transportation; candidates must provide transportation plan if approval needed
• Candidates must complete various facility-specific documents including compliance forms, confidentiality statements, emergency contact forms, and Cerner training attestation (optional test-out available for experienced Cerner users)
• OT after 48 hours on all contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses with Level 1 Trauma experience, who are comfortable with a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and flexible scheduling including weekends and floating within the facility.