Home Health Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Hospital

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Home Health RN
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Experience Required: 6 months to 1 year of Home Health Care experience (higher value taken)
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-call Requirement: No
• Floating: No floating within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not guaranteed
• Local Candidates: Not accepted within 75 miles radius
• Pending License: Accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week (facility may call off up to 3 times during the 13-week assignment)
• Mileage Reimbursement: Up to 35 miles radius at federal IRS standard mileage rate
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Absences greater than 7 days require approval

Required Certifications

• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• MOAB (Management of Assaultive 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

Required Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for New Mexico
• Pending licenses accepted

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching Hospital
• Children’s Hospital
• Short-term, acute care facility
• Total Staffed Beds: 554
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: No fee

Health & Safety 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
• Fit mask test required within 1 year (specific N95 masks accepted; PAPR accommodations available if needed)
• Drug screening within 30 days of start (negative result required)
• Flu vaccine required year-round with exemptions accepted
• Immunizations required:

  • Rubeola (Measles): 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer
  • Mumps: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer
  • Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer (history of disease not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: Declination, series, or titer acceptable

Background & Compliance

• 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 NM Department of Health clearance (second set of fingerprints required for Home Health travelers due to potential child visits)
• Education verification required (diploma or transcript acceptable if 3rd party verification unavailable)
• Social Security card required for verification
• Valid non-local driver’s license required (identification cards not accepted)
• Two professional references within three years of hire
• Work history verification for at least 3 years required

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% passing score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam) required for certain units; not specifically required for this Home Health role but may be relevant if assigned to other units
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• UNMH Traveler Compliance Form must be completed

Additional Notes

• No locals accepted within 75 miles
• No RQI certifications accepted
• OT after 48 hours on all contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025
• Candidates must bring original New Mexico RN license onsite for display
• Facility is not near public transportation; candidates must have reliable transportation arrangements

This position is suitable for RNs with home health experience looking for a travel contract in a Level I Trauma and teaching hospital environment with a focus on behavioral health certification and compliance with strict health and safety protocols.