ICU Registered Nurse (Night Shift)
Taos, NM
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (ICU RN Nights) - Taos, New Mexico

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts of 12 hours each (3x12)
• Specialty: ICU Registered Nurse
• Location: Taos, New Mexico
• Radius: 75 mile radius for commute
• EMR System: Evident
• Scheduling: Block scheduling available on a case-by-case basis
• Parking: Free on-site parking in designated lot
• First Time Travelers: Welcome

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - ARC, AHA, or US Department of Defense accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - ARC, AHA, or US Department of Defense accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - as required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - Advanced NRP required for ER and LDRP RNs; skills check can be completed onsite if online portion is done before start
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - current TNCC required for ER
• State Nursing License (NM) - must display original license onsite
• NURSYS Verification - required for all RNs

Required Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (not required for Case Manager RNs)
• Core Part I, II, and III exams - must be completed prior to start with a passing score of at least 80%; Relias platform highly recommended

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually; must cover all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service
• Residency Declaration Form if working on a compact license

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Fit mask testing done onsite during orientation
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within past 10 years (declination only with valid medical reason)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year, updated annually; if history of positive TB, clear chest X-ray required annually
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series and positive titer required; declination accepted with positive titer and informed consent)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing:

  • 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (instant acceptable)
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant not acceptable)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); unvaccinated must wear mask
• COVID-19 vaccine not required but highly recommended; declination form required if declining

Facility Specific Requirements

• Professional photo for badge (clear, close-up, solid background)
• Completion of TB questionnaire prior to start
• Completion and signing of various facility policies and acknowledgments (Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, Behavior Standards, IT Guidelines, Emergency Contact Information, etc.)
• Completion of orientation videos and attestation
• Influenza declination or consent forms as applicable

Documentation & History

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application/resume with 7-year work history including locations, gaps, and end dates in MM/YYYY format (no “present/current”)
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Performance evaluations if worked with the system over 1 year; internal evaluations if over 2 years

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted
• Block scheduling requests should be clearly communicated during submission
• Fit testing arranged onsite during orientation

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-regarded hospital system providing inpatient, outpatient, and clinic-based health services in northern New Mexico.