Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN DOU - Direct Observation Unit for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: DOU - Direct Observation Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/20/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
ID: 63522358 Shift: Night 4x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) Description: *No RQI Certifications accepted***No locals within 100 miles*COVID Vaccine: optional - UNMH is required to report COVID vaccine numbers. Upload series or Aya declinationRatios: 1:4-5Years of experience REQ: 1 yearSkills: Telemetry, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, management of dysrhythmiasFirst-timers accepted: (Y/N) YesCerts REQ: ACLS, BLS, NIHIs on-call REQ? (Y/N) What is the req? NoWill clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? FLOAT REQUIRED: Next door to ED for admitted patients, ICU for SAC (sub acute care) assignment and any inpatient PCU areaOpen to accommodating block schedule? (Y/N) Will consider.Locals accepted: (Y/N) What is the local radius rule? No locals within 100 milesPending License accepted: (Y/N) YesRTO Restrictions: greater than 7 days needs approvalGuaranteed Hours: contracted hours (36/48/40) / week, facility is allowed to call off 3x throughout a 13-week assignment.Special Requirements: The Adult Admission Inpatient Unit is a fast-paced unit that functions as an admission unit next door to the Emergency Department. The AAU is like an Emergency Department holding unit. The AAU takes admitted patients from the Emergency Department and begins the inpatient standard of care until patients can be placed on one of the 11 progressive care units at UNMH (all units are a mix of MS, MS/tele and PCU acuity. This unit requires the ability to handle frequent turn and burn of patients (both transferring out and admitting). Ratios are 1 RN to 4-5 patients. 17 beds and up to 8 hall beds.It is required RNs can monitor and interpret telemetry, manage a variety of medical equipment, and time manage well.The patient population served is diverse and includes all specialties except for ICU level patients.Relief charge may be required, must be willing to work relief charge as neededFLOAT REQUIRED: Next door to ED for admitted patients, ICU for SAC (sub acute care) assignment and any inpatient PCU area.Hospital HighlightsType of Facility: Level I Trauma, Children's Hospital, Teaching Hospital, Short term, Acute CareTotal Staffed Beds: 554Scrub Color: Black, not providedCharting: CernerParking Cost: No FeeNew contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeksA 6 month break is required for any travelers that have worked 4 consecutive assignments or reached their one year mark, whichever comes first Modified Time:7/20/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Lindsay Gag Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Submittals:Med Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : Preferred Years of Experience : 1 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : - Charting System Name : Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : Preferred Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSSSkills : Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Management of dysrhythmias, Starting and maintaining IVs, Telemetry, Level 1 Trauma Experience*, please SCREEN if missing requirements Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : 5 Patient Ratios Nights : 5 Patient Ratios Weekends : 5 Float Required : PLEASE review unit details and float requirements in Special Procedures/Unit Details box below Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : Variable Pre-Approved Time Off : - Orientation Hours : 24 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : 20-24 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : 36 Number of Beds : 44 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : The patient population served is diverse and includes all specialties except for ICU level patients. **FOR ALL NEW CONTRACTS SIGNED ON/AFTER 11/19/2025: Relief charge may be required, must be willing to work relief charge as needed*** Special Procedures/Unit Details : *********************************************!!!PLEASE DO NOT PASS IF THEY ARE MISSING REQUIREMENTS, can screen!! see notes to the right. ********************************************* The Adult Admission Inpatient Unit is a fast-paced unit that functions as an admission unit. The AAU is like an Emergency Department holding unit. The AAU takes admitted patients from the Emergency Department and begins the inpatient standard of care until patients can be placed on one of the 11 progressive care units at UNMH (all units are a mix of MS, MS/tele and PCU acuity. This unit requires the ability to handle frequent turn and burn of patients (both transferring out and admitting). Ratios are 1 RN to 4-5 patients. 17 beds and up to 8 hall beds. FLOAT REQUIRED: ED for admitted patients, ICU for a SAC (sub acute care) assignment, any inpatient PCU, and PACU for admitted patients Upcoming Unit Structure Change (Early Spring):The PAAU will transition into two distinct 24-bed units:1.A primary medicine unit caring for patients with a wide range of medical conditions and disease processes2.A 24-bed observation and throughput unit, continuing the current PAAU model Special Equipment : It is required RNs can monitor and interpret telemetry, manage a variety of medical equipment, and time manage well.*** please screen if missing required skills or exp, this is a mixed unit with MS, MS/tele and PCU acuity. *** #Tier2 Travel Compliance Doc Due Date: 10 days prior to start Required: begin compliance within 1 2 weeks of signing Required: drug screen within 30 days of start RTO : Max 7 days preferred 1 holiday preferred No RTO during first 7 days of contract or last day of contract Marketing submissions : Not permitted No Locals: 100-mile radius Non-Local DL required on file Licensure Certifications: most may pend at submission RQI certifications not accepted Shifts: 12-hour shifts Ask: Most units offer 36 or 48 hours Experience : 1-2 years minimum Can Screen: some units may consider less Length: 10 weeks minimum (New Ext) Limits: After 1 year or 4 consecutive contracts, 6-month system break required (whichever occurs first) Return (Perm) Staff: 12-month separation required Modules: Billable up to 4 hours Additional time is non-billable EKG testing : Pass/Fail, 2 tries max; 6-month system DNR if failed 2x. See special instructions for list of units Behavioral Health and Related Positions Travelers without MOAB certification must pass an in-person MOAB training during orientation week or contract will be terminated PCU, ICU And L D Units 36 or 48 hour contracts available Include traveler preference at submission OT : must be approved by client before being worked Preceptor Pay : not offered Eligibility ER needs prior travel experience 6-month break after 1 year or 4 assignments Former staff: 12 months of separation required Submittal Details: #Tier2 Travel ComplianceDoc Due Date: 10 days prior to startRequired: begin compliance within 1 2 weeks of signingRequired: drug screen within 30 days of startRTO: Max 7 days preferred1 holiday preferredNo RTO during first 7 days of contract or last day of contractMarketing submissions: Not permittedNo Locals: 100-mile radiusNon-Local DL required on fileLicensure & Certifications: most may pend at submissionRQI certifications not acceptedShifts: 12-hour shiftsAsk: Most units offer 36 or 48 hoursExperience: 1-2 years minimumCan Screen: some units may consider lessLength: 10 weeks minimum (New & Ext)Limits: After 1 year or 4 consecutive contracts, 6-month system break required (whichever occurs first)Return (Perm) Staff: 12-month separation requiredModules: Billable up to 4 hoursAdditional time is non-billableEKG testing: Pass/Fail, 2 tries max; 6-month system DNR if failed 2x. See special instructions for list of unitsBehavioral Health and Related PositionsTravelers without MOAB certification must pass an in-person MOAB training during orientation week or contract will be terminatedPCU, ICU And L&D Units36 or 48 hour contracts availableInclude traveler preference at submissionOT: must be approved by client before being workedPreceptor Pay: not offeredEligibilityER needs prior travel experience6-month break after 1 year or 4 assignmentsFormer staff: 12 months of separation required Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91
Prime Staffing Job ID #37070529. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Emergency Department (ER/ED),19:00:00-07:30:00
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