Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN
Albuquerque, NM
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Facility Type: Level I Trauma, Children's Hospital, Teaching Hospital, Short term, Acute Care
Total Staffed Beds: 554

Position Details

• Specialty: MS/Tele (Medical-Surgical/Telemetry)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Floating: Required within MS/Tele, PCU, lower acuity settings, and float to ED (Emergency Department)
• Ratios: 1:5 (possible 1:6) in ED
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: 2 weekends per 4-week schedule (may vary by unit)
• On-call: Not required
• Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed
• Locals Accepted: No (no locals within 75 miles)
• Pending License Accepted: Yes (NM license can pend at time of submission)
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: More than 10 days off requires approval
• Guaranteed Hours: Contracted hours (36, 40, or 48 hours per week); facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with proper documentation

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC, RQI not accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC, RQI not accepted
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, CPI, MOAB for Behavioral Health)

Skills & Special Requirements

• IV starts
• Telemetry monitoring

Facility & Work Environment

• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Black (not provided)
• Parking: No fee
• OT: Overtime paid after 48 hours (for contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within one year of start
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (unless done within past 12 months)
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required
• Drug screen negative within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations required:

  • Rubeola (Measles): 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer
  • Mumps: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer
  • Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer (history of disease not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: Declination, series, or titer acceptable
• Flu vaccine required year-round with exemptions accepted via facility-specific form

Documentation & Compliance Forms

• Social Security card may be requested
• Valid non-local driver’s license required (identification cards not accepted)
• Work history verification for 3 years required
• Two professional references within 3 years required
• Skills checklist required
• Various facility-specific compliance forms and attestations required prior to start (e.g., traveler compliance form, confidentiality statement, emergency contact form, Cerner training attestation)

Additional Notes

• Floating is an expectation to meet facility needs within scope of practice
• No locals accepted within 75 miles radius
• Facility operates at over 100% capacity
• Candidates must complete Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam with passing scores for certain units
• MOAB certification required for Behavioral Health units; can be obtained onsite if not held prior to start
• Candidates must review and sign various attestations and complete required training modules during orientation

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with at least 1 year of MS/Telemetry experience who are flexible with floating and weekend shifts, and who meet the certification and compliance requirements listed above.