Home Health Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Home Health Registered Nurse - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Position Details

• Job Title: Home Health Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Hours: 40 hours per week (8 hours per day)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks minimum; new contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week; facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment
• Block Scheduling: May be accommodated but not guaranteed
• On-Call: Not required
• Floating: Not required
• Local Candidates: Not accepted within 100 miles radius
• Mileage Reimbursement: Up to 35 miles radius at federal IRS standard mileage rate
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Absences greater than 7 days require approval
• Overtime: Paid after 48 hours worked on contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025

Facility Type

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching Hospital
• Children’s Hospital
• Short-term, acute care facility
• Total staffed beds: 554
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: No fee
• Scrub color: Black

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Minimum of 6 months (0.5 years) of Home Health experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) certification
• MAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) certification
• Experience in a Home Health setting

Compliance and Documentation

• Valid non-local driver’s license required (identification cards not accepted)
• Social Security card required for verification
• Employment application with at least 3 years of work history required
• Work history verification for 3 years required
• Two professional references within the last 3 years required
• Various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments must be completed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Home Health travelers will require a second set of fingerprints upon arrival for child safety clearance.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete pass/fail testing (e.g., EKG competency) with two attempts allowed before contract cancellation.
• A 6-month break is required after completing 4 consecutive assignments or reaching one year of cumulative work at this facility.
• The facility is not near public transportation; candidates must have reliable transportation arrangements.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Home Health RN travel contract position in Albuquerque, NM.