Travel ER Holding RN - $3,007 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN DOU
- Direct Observation Unit for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

• Specialty:
  DOU
  - Direct Observation Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/28/2026
• Duration:
  18 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 18 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER Holding RN for a night shift position at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital requiring telemetry skills and NM or compact RN licensure.

• Work in the Adult Admission Unit (AAU), functioning as an ER Holding unit adjacent to the Emergency Department
• Fast-paced unit managing admitted patients transitioning from the ED until placement on inpatient progressive care units
• Unit has 17 beds plus up to 8 hall beds
• Diverse patient population spanning all specialties except ICU-level patients
• Patient ratio of 1 RN to 4-5 patients
• Night shift, 4x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Contracted hours available at 36, 40, or 48 hours per week
• Floating required to the ED for admitted patients, ICU for sub-acute care assignments, and any inpatient PCU area
• Relief charge duties may be required as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Cerner charting system

• Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact) required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• RQI certifications not accepted
• Prior travel experience required for this ER position
• Skilled in telemetry monitoring and interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience managing cardiac drips (no titration) required
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Strong time management skills required
• Non-local candidates only, must reside more than 100 miles from the facility
• Non-local driver's license required on file

• Monitor and interpret telemetry while managing a variety of medical equipment
• Assist with turn and burn patient flow, including frequent transfers and admissions
• Work at a Level I Trauma, Teaching, and Children's Hospital with 554 staffed beds
• Scrub color is black; scrubs are not provided
• No parking fees
• Must work 2 of the following 3 holiday bundles:
  Thanksgiving & the day after, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, or New Year's Eve & New Year's Day
• Open to accommodating block scheduling
• Facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment
• RTO requests exceeding 7 days require approval
• No RTO permitted during the first or last 7 days of the contract
• Contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks in length
• A 6-month system break is required after 1 year or 4 consecutive assignments, whichever comes first
• Former staff must have a 12-month separation before returning
• Behavioral Health-related staff without MOAB certification must complete in-person MOAB training during orientation week

American Traveler Job  #P-746892. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Emergency Dept

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.