Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Description

• Rehab Days shift
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• Open to first-time travelers (no prior travel experience required)
• Option to work either 36 or 48 hours per week
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required (AHA, ARC, RQI, or American Safety and Health Institute)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as applicable
• 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
• State Nursing License verification required (primary source online verification)
• NURSYS Verification required for RN

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (online version acceptable)
• Competency Exam (minimum passing score 80% or higher if Angoff score is higher)
• Annual Core Testing for subcontractors

Background & Documentation Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Education verification required (highest level of education)
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (New Mexico placements only)
• Complete employment application/resume required
• 7-year work history verification required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, must renew annually (fit test done onsite)
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB questionnaire within 90 days of start (if positive TB test)
• 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 (declinations not accepted)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Clear headshot photo for badge
• Fingerprint consent form must be signed prior to start (for New Mexico placements)
• Employee vehicle registration form must be completed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Behavioral Health RNs must have APNA eLearning Center certification for competency-based training on conducting face-to-face assessments for persons in restraint or seclusion prior to start
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required
• Internal references and skills checklists required but not mandatory for clearance

This position is suitable for Registered Nurses with at least 1 year of experience interested in a travel contract in rehabilitation nursing with flexible hours and comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.