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Days, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Dec 7, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an RN for an Emergency Department Holding (AAU) position at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring a NM or compact RN license and telemetry experience. Details Works in the Adult Admission Unit (AAU), functioning as an ER Holding unit adjacent to the Emergency Department Admits patients from the ED and initiates inpatient standard of care until transfer to progressive care units Diverse patient population across all specialties except ICU-level patients Unit has 17 beds plus up to 8 hall beds with ratios of 1 RN to 4-5 patients Day shift schedule, 4x12-hour shifts from 7:00 to 19:30 Float required to the ED for admitted patients, ICU for sub-acute care assignments, and any inpatient PCU area No on-call requirements Relief charge duties may be required as needed Uses Cerner charting system Facility will consider block scheduling requests Requirements Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact) required, pending license accepted Current
ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS required RQI certifications not accepted Minimum 1 year of relevant RN experience required Experience with telemetry monitoring and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias required Experience managing cardiac drips (no titration) and starting/maintaining IVs required Level I Trauma experience preferred Prior charge nurse experience preferred Strong time management skills and ability to handle a fast-paced, high-turnover patient population COVID vaccination required, with religious or medical exemptions accepted upon completion of an exemption form Additional Information Provides inpatient-level nursing care to patients awaiting placement on progressive care units Monitors and manages a variety of medical equipment in a fast-paced admission environment Must be willing to work relief charge shifts as needed No candidates residing within 100 miles of the facility will be considered Holiday coverage required for December start dates, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day Requests for RTO exceeding 7 days require facility approval No RTO permitted during the first or last 7 days of the contract First-time travelers are welcome to apply Scrub color is black; scrubs not provided Facility is a Level I Trauma, Children's, and Teaching Hospital with 554 staffed beds No parking fee at this facility Returning staff must have a 12-month separation from prior employment at this facility Travelers who have completed 4 consecutive assignments or reached the one-year mark require a 6-month system break before returning