ICU Registered Nurse
Roswell, NM
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ICU Nights)

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year ICU experience (higher value confirmed)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (1st time travel OK)
• Shift: Nights
• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• Float Required
• Rotating Weekends

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

Licensure & Verification

• State License primary source online verification required
• NURSYS Verification required for RN
• Education Verification required (highest level of education)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check required upon hire
• HHS/OIG check required upon hire
• 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
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year
• TB Questionnaire for positive TB results, renewed annually
• 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 (Dose 1 and fully vaccinated) or approved medical/religious exemption required

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% passing score or meet Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (online version acceptable)
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% passing score or meet Angoff score)
• Unit-specific Skills Checklist required annually

Additional Notes

• Clear headshot photo required for badge
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement and HIPAA compliance required
• References: Internal only; not required for clearance
• Float and rotating weekend shifts expected

This position offers an opportunity for ICU nurses with at least 1 year of experience to work night shifts in a travel contract role in New Mexico, with comprehensive compliance and certification requirements to ensure readiness and safety.