Med/Surg Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Specialty: Med Surg - Nights
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Option to work 36 or 48 hours per week
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience required
• Unit welcomes first-time travelers
• Float required
• Weekends as needed
• Patient population includes stroke and surgery patients
• Telemetry central monitoring tech available 24/7 (no dysrhythmia interpretation required)
• Scrub color: Any color, no logos

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• 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 (expires annually)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) as applicable

Licensure & Verification

• Primary source online verification of state license required
• NURSYS verification required for RN, LPN/LVN, AP
• Education verification required (highest level of education)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (New Mexico placements only)
• Employment application and 7-year work history verification required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually

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 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)

Competency Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% score or meet Angoff score)
• Color blind testing (online version acceptable)
• Competency exams as applicable (minimum 80% passing score)
• Annual core testing or signed HIPAA form for subcontractors

Additional Notes

• Clear headshot required for badge
• Fingerprints must be redone for every new contract
• Employee vehicle registration form must be completed prior to start
• Behavioral Health RNs require APNA eLearning Center certification for restraint/seclusion assessment prior to start

This position offers a supportive environment for travel nurses, including those new to traveling, with a focus on med-surg night shifts caring for stroke and surgery patients. Compliance with extensive credentialing, health, and competency requirements is mandatory.