Registered Nurse – Inpatient Rehab
Rio Rancho, NM
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - Rehab

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

Job Description

• Work in an inpatient hospital/rehabilitation setting with acute inpatient rehab patients.
• Ability to fill in as charge nurse as needed (ACLS certification required if in charge nurse role).
• 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 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 a rehabilitation setting.
• Rehabilitation experience within the last year.
• Experience in an inpatient hospital/rehabilitation setting.
• Experience in charge nurse roles and ability to fill in as charge nurse.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• ACLS certification required if serving as charge nurse.
• Motivated, proactive, and caring attitude.
• Must comply with fingerprinting and background check requirements.
• Must provide required health documents including physical exam, negative TB test or chest x-ray, immunizations (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella), drug screening, and flu vaccination or facility-specific declination during flu season.
• Flu shot is required; declinations are not accepted.
• COVID vaccination preferred (no declination required).
• Locals accepted.

Additional Information

• First-time travelers accepted.
• No floating between units.
• RTO (Request Time Off) must be approved at time of submission; cannot be approved after offer.
• Call-outs require more than 24 hours' notice.
• Employee values include respect, dignity, educational opportunities, and recognition.
• Required documentation includes government-issued photo ID, emergency contact form, background checks, certifications, competency exams, and state-specific fingerprinting.

Certifications & Compliance

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred/required if charge nurse.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred.
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable.
• Background checks including 7-year work/school history, sex offender registry, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG.
• Drug screen within one year of start date.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Shift details provided in job order.
• Every other weekend required.
• No on-call duties.
• Inpatient rehab hospital setting with acute patients.
• Cerner electronic charting system.
• Navy blue scrubs and close-toed shoes required.

This position is ideal for a motivated RN with rehab experience looking for a travel contract in New Mexico.