Dialysis Registered Nurse
Farmington, NM
Wayward Medical
3x12 hrs, Days
Relocation Bonus

Dialysis Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Job Details

• Position: Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum 10 weeks for new contracts and extensions)
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts of 12 hours each (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Patient Ratio: 1 RN to 2 patients
• Unit Info:

  • Five bays treating up to five patients per shift, typically three shifts daily (sometimes four depending on census)
  • Approximately 13–15 patients treated daily plus 2–4 bedside treatments
  • Responsible for managing peritoneal dialysis for hospitalized patients
• Facility Type: Level I Trauma, Children’s Hospital, Teaching Hospital, Short-term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 554
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: No fee
• Local Radius Rule: No locals accepted within 100 miles
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week; facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment
• On-Call Requirement: Yes, night and Sunday call for emergent dialysis
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Minimum 1 year of dialysis nursing experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Successful completion of Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Information

• Travel Experience: Prior travel experience is not required
• Overtime: OT applies after 48 hours per week on contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025
• Return to Orientation Restrictions: Absences greater than 7 days require approval
• Break Between Assignments: A 6-month break is required after 4 consecutive assignments or one year of travel, whichever comes first
• Transportation: Location is not near public transportation; candidates must have reliable transportation and provide a letter if approval is needed for commute
• Fingerprinting Cost: Candidate pays $88.30 for fingerprinting onsite during orientation (reimbursement possible under certain conditions)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity dialysis unit within a Level I Trauma and teaching hospital setting, with a supportive environment for first-time travel nurses.