Operating Room Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (OR RN Days)

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (OR)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Prior Travel Experience: Required (unit requires previous travel experience)
• Shift: Day shifts
• Call: Required
• Weekend Shifts: 1-2 weekends per month
• Scrubs: Provided

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Other certifications may be required as applicable (e.g., NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, CPI, MAB, NIH Stroke Certification)

Compliance & Documentation

• Valid State License with primary source verification
• NURSYS Verification for RN license
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification (transcript or diploma acceptable if final verification pending)
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (specific to New Mexico placements)
• Photo for badge
• Complete employment application/resume
• Unit-specific skills checklist (annual)
• 7-year work history verification

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • 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
• Drug screening: 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

Additional Information

• Candidates must consent to fingerprinting and background checks prior to start
• Orientation and EPIC training attendance allowed pending fingerprint clearance, but no unit work until clearance received
• Compliance with facility-specific policies and annual competency exams required

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses with prior travel experience looking for a 13-week travel contract in Albuquerque, NM.