Dialysis Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Hospital

Dialysis Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Job Overview

• Position: Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum new contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks)
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts of 12 hours each (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Patient Ratio: 1 RN to 2 patients
• Unit Details:

  • Five bays treating up to 5 patients per shift, typically 3 shifts/day
  • Approximately 13–15 patients treated daily plus 2–4 bedside treatments
  • Responsible for managing peritoneal dialysis for hospitalized patients
• On-Call Requirement: Yes, night and Sunday call for emergent dialysis
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Locals: Not accepted within 100 miles radius
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Absences greater than 7 days require approval
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment
• Overtime: OT after 48 hours on contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with completed exemption form signed by a provider

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Minimum 1 year of dialysis nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Orientation:

  • Safety manual acknowledgement required
  • Cerner training attestation required for all RNs starting with the 8/4/25 orientation group (test-out option available)
• Work Experience Checklist and Confidentiality Statement: Not required due to crisis credentialing
• Traveler Compliance Form: Must be completed and uploaded prior to start
• Background Registration: Must be completed prior to start with accurate data entry
• Emergency Contact Form: Must include contact info; NM address can be pending
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB/MOAB): Required for all RNs working in behavioral health units; can be obtained onsite if not already held
• NIH Stroke Certification, CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute), TNCC, ENPC, EFM: May be required depending on unit assignment; verify with recruiter
• Relias EKG Exam: Candidates have two attempts; failure after second attempt may result in cancellation
• Travel Restrictions: A 6-month break is required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of travel work, whichever comes first

Facility Highlights

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

This summary provides the essential information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Dialysis RN travel contract position in Albuquerque, NM.