Correctional Medical Surgical Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Medical Surgical position in a correctional facility setting, requiring at least 1 year of experience and MOAB certification with night shift availability.

Details

• Work setting is a large detention center with a capacity of approximately 1,900 inmates and an average daily population of around 1,640
• Correctional nursing environment serving a diverse inmate patient population across multiple housing areas
• Charting is performed using Cerner
• Schedule is nights, 4x12-hour shifts (18:00–06:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Block scheduling available
• 13-week contract with a minimum commitment of 10 weeks for new contracts and extensions
• Free on-site parking available

Requirements

• Active NM or Compact RN license required (pending license accepted)
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and MOAB (MOAB training provided by facility if not already held)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Proficiency in phlebotomy and IV insertion required
• Experience with high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks, and isolation precautions required
• Must be able to pass a facility background check
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Provide routine and emergency healthcare to incarcerated patients, including health assessments, triage, and referrals to providers in dentistry, detoxification, and mental health
• Conduct detox rounds per established protocol and assess newly admitted patients
• MOAB certification must be obtained during the first week if not already held; failure to pass may result in contract cancellation
• COVID vaccination is optional; proof of vaccination series or a signed declination must be uploaded
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply; prior correctional nursing experience is preferred
• RTO exceeding 7 days requires approval; all scheduling requests should be submitted at the time of application
• Travelers who have worked 4 consecutive assignments or reached the one-year mark are required to take a 6-month break before returning