Med-Surg/Telemetry RN
Albuquerque, NM
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Tele

Location

• Albuquerque, New Mexico

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks (minimum new contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks)

Position Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Floating required within MS/Tele, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), and lower acuity settings within skillset; may float to Emergency Department (ED)
• Ratios: 1:5 (possible 1:6)
• Hospital operates at over 100% capacity
• Weekend requirement: 2 weekends per 4-week schedule (may vary by unit)
• Guaranteed contracted hours: 36, 40, or 48 hours per week; facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment
• On-call: Not required
• Block scheduling: Not guaranteed
• Locals within 100 miles not accepted
• Pending New Mexico nursing license accepted at time of submission
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions: absences greater than 10 days require approval
• COVID-19 vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with proper documentation

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico (pending license accepted at submission)
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• National Tech Certification Verification
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam with pass/fail testing for EKG/medication competency
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing requirements
• NURSYS verification for RN, LPN/LVN, or AP licensure

Required Certifications

• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., Telemetry, IV starts)

Licensure

• A valid non-local driver’s license is required (identification cards not accepted)

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Children's Hospital
• Teaching Hospital
• Short-term, Acute Care
• Total staffed beds: 554
• Charting system: Cerner
• Free parking available

Special Requirements

• IV starts
• Telemetry skills
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs

Orientation and Testing

• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required for certain units; must score 80% overall and 100% on lethal arrhythmia section
• Candidates have two attempts to pass the exam before cancellation
• Cerner training attestation required for all RNs starting with the 8/4/25 orientation group; test-out option available
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification may be required depending on unit
• Pass/fail testing for EKG/medication competency required for specific units

Background and 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 completed within past 12 months)
• Education verification required (diploma or transcript acceptable if 3rd party verification unavailable)
• Drug screening required within 30 days of start (negative result)
• Physical exam required within 1 year prior to start
• Fit mask testing required within 1 year of start (specific N95 masks accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations required: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required year-round with exemptions accepted

Documentation and Verification

• Social Security card may be requested for verification
• Employment application with at least 3 years of work history required
• Work history verification for 3 years required
• Two professional references within three years of hire required
• Various facility-specific compliance forms and acknowledgements required prior to start

Additional Notes

• No locals accepted within 100 miles radius
• New contracts and extensions require a minimum 10-week commitment
• A 6-month break is required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of cumulative travel work at this facility, whichever comes first
• Overtime paid after 48 hours worked on contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with at least 1 year of MS/Telemetry experience who are comfortable floating across related units and working in a high-capacity, fast-paced acute care environment. The role requires flexibility, adherence to strict compliance and certification standards, and the ability to work weekends as scheduled.