Acute Care Case Management RN
Albuquerque, NM
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Evenings

Case Manager - Inpatient Adults RN

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Facility: Level I Trauma, Teaching, Children's Hospital (short-term acute care); 554 staffed beds Unit: Inpatient adult case management; includes both adult and pediatric patients Start date: ASAP Contract length: 13 weeks (new contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks) Shift: Evening, 5x8 hours (13:00 to 21:30), 40 hours/week Ratio: 1:25 Guaranteed hours: 36 hours/week; facility may call off 3 times during the 13-week assignment Weekend requirement: Saturday and Sunday shift required on 4x10s

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Case Management experience: 2 years, including experience within the last year
• Inpatient acute care experience required (acute care case management experience needed for first-time travelers)
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross (RQI not accepted)
• Valid non-local driver's license required (ID cards not accepted; approval may be needed for local commuting arrangements)

Certifications Required or Preferred by Unit

Check the unit description to see whether each of these is required or preferred for the assigned unit:

• ACLS (AHA or ARC; RQI not acceptable)
• PALS (AHA or ARC; RQI not acceptable)
• NRP (RQI not acceptable); required for NICU, Labor & Delivery, and Mother/Baby
• TNCC
• EFM
• ENPC
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB); required for all RNs working in behavioral health units
• CPI
• NIH Stroke Certification (any vendor accepted)
• Dysrhythmia (EKG) exam: 80% minimum score and 100% on the lethal arrhythmia section; the first attempt must be completed within 4 days of signing; two attempts allowed; required for certain units

Licensure and Verification

• NURSYS verification
• State license verification
• Valid non-local driver's license required (ID cards not accepted; approval may be needed for local commuting arrangements)
• Background check: 7-year criminal check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within one year of start
• Education verification (diploma or transcript may be used if third-party verification cannot be completed)
• Social Security card required
• Fingerprinting required, completed onsite during orientation (NM Department of Health clearance)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• N95 fit test within 1 year of start; acceptable masks: 1870+, 1860, 1860s, V-Flex 1804, V-Flex 1804s
• Negative TB test (Quantiferon, T-Spot, or PPD with mm reading) within 1 year; past positive candidates need proof, a negative chest X-ray within a year, and a TB questionnaire
• TB questionnaire required annually
• Negative drug screen within 30 days of start (instant screens not accepted)
• Rubeola, mumps, rubella, and varicella: 2 vaccines or positive IgG titer (varicella history of disease not accepted; Shingrix not accepted)
• Hepatitis B: declination, series, or titer
• Seasonal flu vaccine required year-round, on file before start (facility-specific form required)
• COVID vaccine not required; facility still reports COVID vaccine numbers (upload series or declination)

Scheduling and Logistics

• On-call: No
• Block schedule accommodation: No
• Float: Clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs
• Local candidates: Not accepted within 100 miles
• Time off: Requests longer than 7 days need approval
• A 6-month break is required for travelers who have worked 4 consecutive assignments or reached their one-year mark, whichever comes first
• Scrubs: black optional, or business casual
• Parking: No fee

Onboarding Documents

• Traveler compliance form
• Welcome PowerPoint review and acknowledgement before start
• Background registration before start (must include a U.S. state for place of birth and a correctly entered SSN)
• Emergency contact form (NM address may be pending)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Arrhythmia exam review attestation, if required for the unit