Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift (MS Nights)
• Shift Options: 36 or 48 hours
• Start Date: ASAP
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week period
• Float Requirement: Yes, within scope
• On Call: None
• Block Scheduling: Case by case
• Unit Size: 32 beds
• Documentation System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Any (no hospital logos)
• First Time Travelers: Accepted
• Local Travelers: Not accepted

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with EPIC documentation system

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I9 verification
• Driver’s License or State ID
• E-Verify compliance
• 7-year background check (updated annually) including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender, education verification
• Fingerprinting onsite during orientation (New Mexico placements only)
• Education verification (highest level)
• Photo for badge
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (must be renewed annually)
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire (if applicable)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Completion of unit-specific skills checklist annually
• 7-year work history verification
• Completion of employment application/resume

Additional Information

• Case by case block scheduling
• Float within scope of practice
• No on-call requirement
• Scrubs must not display any hospital logos
• Behavioral health nurses require specific competency-based training prior to start

This position offers an opportunity for Medical Surgical RNs with at least 1 year of experience to work nights on a travel contract in Albuquerque, NM. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.