Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry (Night Shift)

Location

• Albuquerque, New Mexico

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks minimum (new contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks)

Work Schedule

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:00 to 7:30)
• Guaranteed contracted hours: 36, 40, or 48 hours per week
• Weekend requirement: 2 weekends per 4-week schedule (may vary by unit)
• Floating required within scope to Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, PCU, lower acuity settings, and Emergency Department (ED)
• Block scheduling accommodation possible but not guaranteed
• Facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions: absences longer than 10 days require approval

Patient Care & Ratios

• Units: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele), Progressive Care Unit (PCU), ED, and lower acuity floors
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: typically 1:5, possible 1:6 in ED
• Facility operates at over 100% capacity

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC; RQI not accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC; RQI not accepted
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., Telemetry, IV starts)

Licensure

• Valid New Mexico RN license required (pending license accepted at submission)
• Must provide original license with 3D seal onsite if applicable

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks 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 screen negative within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start (specific N95 masks accepted; PAPR accommodation available if needed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations or titers required for: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (declination accepted)
• Flu vaccine required year-round with exemptions accepted for personal reasons
• COVID vaccine not required but facility must report vaccination status; upload vaccine series or declination

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required for MS/Telemetry and related units; must score ≥80% overall and 100% on lethal arrhythmia section
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required (minimum 80% passing score)
• Pass/fail testing and acknowledgment forms required prior to start
• Cerner training attestation required (test-out option available for experienced candidates)

Additional Notes

• Travelers will float to various units within their skillset, including ED
• No on-call requirement
• No locals accepted within 100-mile radius
• 6-month break required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of cumulative travel assignments at this facility
• Facility is a Level I Trauma, Children’s, Teaching, Short-term Acute Care hospital with 554 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: no fee

Documentation Required Before Start

• Valid non-local driver’s license (identification cards not accepted)
• Social Security card copy
• Employment application with at least 3 years of work history
• Work history verification for 3 years
• Two professional references within 3 years
• Various facility-specific compliance forms (e.g., traveler compliance, confidentiality, emergency contact)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment

This summary includes all key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this travel nursing assignment.