Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Rehab Nights)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• Open to first-time travelers (prior travel experience NOT required)

Work Schedule

• Night shifts
• Option of 36 or 48 hours per week

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), NIH Stroke Certification, CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) as applicable

Licensure & Verification

• Primary source online license verification required
• NURSYS verification required for RN licenses

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (New Mexico placements only)
• Education verification required (transcript or diploma accepted as placeholder if needed)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit test for masks within 1 year, renewed annually (fit test done onsite)
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB questionnaire for positive TB results, renewed annually
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
• Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history required
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required

Competency & Skills Testing

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable (minimum 80% score)
• Color blind testing required (online version acceptable)
• Competency exams required as applicable (minimum 80% or Angoff score)
• Annual completion of Core Parts I, II, and III for subcontractors

Additional Requirements

• Clear headshot photo for badge
• Completion of employment application/resume
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• 7-year work history verification required

Notes

• This position is suitable for nurses new to travel assignments.
• Orientation and EPIC training can be attended pending fingerprint clearance, but work on unit cannot begin until clearance is received.
• Various certifications and competencies may be required depending on the specific unit and patient population.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this travel nursing opportunity.