ICU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ICU Nights)

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU Nights)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1+ years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (1st time travel OK)
• Shift Options: 36 or 48 hours
• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• Float required
• Weekends required

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – as applicable
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – as applicable
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy) – as applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – as applicable
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) – as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification – as applicable (expires annually)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – as applicable

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (online version accepted)
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Core Parts I, II, III (for subcontractors; annual completion required)

Licensure & Verification

• Primary source online verification of state license required
• NURSYS Verification required for RN
• Education Verification required (highest level of education)
• Background Checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (New Mexico placements only)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB Questionnaire (if positive TB test) within 90 days of start (annual renewal)
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
• Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history required
• Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required

Additional Requirements

• Clear headshot photo for badge
• Complete employment application/resume
• Unit-specific skills checklist (annual)
• 7-year work history verification
• References: Internal only; not required for clearance

Work Environment

• ICU night shifts with 1:2 patient ratio
• Float and weekend work required

This position is suitable for nurses with at least 1 year of ICU experience who are open to travel assignments and flexible scheduling.