Inpatient Rehab RN
Rio Rancho, NM
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Rehab

Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Description

• Work in an inpatient hospital/rehab setting with acute inpatient rehab patients.
• Ability to fill in as charge nurse as needed.
• No on-call required.
• Patients typically stay about 14 days.
• Every other weekend required.
• Navy blue scrubs and close-toed shoes required.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Free parking available.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum 1.5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an inpatient hospital/rehab setting, specifically acute inpatient rehab.
• Rehabilitation experience within the last year.
• Experience in charge nurse roles.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience working in inpatient and rehabilitation settings.

Schedule & Other Requirements

• Start date: ASAP.
• Locals accepted.
• RTO (Request Time Off) must be approved at time of submission; cannot be approved after offer.
• Call-outs require more than 24 hours' notice.
• This is a hospital environment, not a nursing home or LTAC.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID.
• Emergency contact form.
• Background checks including 7-year search and annual updates.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS (preferred).
• State RN license verification.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year.
• Immunization or titer proof for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• 9-panel drug screen within 1 year.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31).
• COVID vaccine preferred.
• Annual skills checklist.
• Professional references (2 for travel/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care).

State-Specific Requirements (New Mexico)

• Fingerprint background check through approved channels, with processing time considerations.

Facility Highlights

• Inpatient rehab hospital setting.
• Emphasis on employee respect, dignity, and professional development.
• Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits.