Home Health Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse

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

Position Overview

• Specialty: Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Experience Required: 6 months to 1 year of Home Health Care experience (minimum 6 months)
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-call Requirement: No
• Floating: No floating within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: May be accommodated but not guaranteed
• Local Candidates: Not accepted within 100 miles
• Pending License: Accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week (facility may call off up to 3 times during the 13-week assignment)
• Mileage Reimbursement: Up to 35 miles radius

Required Certifications

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) Certification

  • If not already certified, a 4-hour de-escalation course will be provided during the first week. Failure to pass may result in contract cancellation.

Licensure

• Must hold an active RN license for New Mexico or have a pending license accepted.

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Valid non-local driver’s license required (identification cards not accepted).
• 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 for Department of Health clearance (unless completed within past 12 months).
• Education verification required (diploma or transcript acceptable if 3rd party verification unavailable).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccination required (religious and medical exemptions accepted with proper documentation).
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Required immunizations or titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; history of disease not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B (declination, series, or titer accepted)
• Annual flu vaccination required (exceptions allowed with facility-specific exemption form).
• Negative drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted).
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start (specific N95 masks accepted; PAPR accommodation available if needed).

Orientation & Training

• Orientation includes fingerprinting and MOAB certification if needed.
• Cerner training attestation required for all RNs starting with the 8/4/25 orientation group (testing out option available).
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam and medication competency exams may be required depending on unit assignment.

Additional Notes

• No locals accepted within 100 miles of the assignment location.
• New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks.
• A 6-month break is required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of work, whichever comes first.
• Overtime after 48 hours will apply for contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025.

References & Documentation

• Two professional references within the last three years required.
• Complete employment application with at least 3 years of work history required.
• Work history verification for 3 years required.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Minimum of 6 months (0.5 year) Home Health experience within the last year
• Experience in a Home Health setting
• MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

This position is ideal for RNs with home health experience seeking a travel contract in New Mexico with a reputable acute care facility.