Operating Room Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) - Days
• Call required
• 2 years of RN experience preferred
• Previous travel experience preferred

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for New Mexico
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience preferred (use higher if conflicting info)
• Prior Travel Experience: Preferred but not explicitly required

Certifications (As Applicable)

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

Competencies & Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% passing score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (online acceptable)
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% passing score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Unit Specific Skills Checklist (annual requirement)

Background & Verification Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Education verification (highest level) required
• Work history verification for 7 years
• 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, renewed annually (fit test done onsite)
• Adult 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, 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 (10/01 - 03/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required (declinations not accepted)

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• Clear headshot photo for badge
• Completion of employment application/resume
• Internal attestations and acknowledgments (e.g., HIPAA, orientation safety manual)

Notes

• Fingerprints must be redone for every new contract
• Travelers can attend orientation and EPIC training pending fingerprint clearance but cannot work until clearance is received
• Flu and COVID-19 exemptions require facility approval and may include masking requirements

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs looking for a travel contract opportunity in New Mexico with a reputable healthcare system.