Correctional RN – Addictions Medicine
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Metropolitan Detention Center

Registered Nurse – Correctional (Travel/Contract)

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work primarily in the Addictions Medicine department within a correctional detention center setting.
• Responsibilities include assessments and treatment of patients undergoing substance withdrawal, Suboxone inductions, detox medication administration, and Methadone medication pass.
• Night shift: 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:00 – 6:30).
• Guaranteed 36 hours/week; facility may call off up to 3 shifts during the 13-week assignment.
• No local candidates accepted within a 100-mile radius.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 1 year of wound care experience, with wound care experience within the last year.
• Correctional nursing experience.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) certification.

Work Environment & Additional Details

• Facility Type: Detention Center.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Scrub color: Black.
• No parking fees.
• Patient population includes individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD), alcohol use disorder (ETOH), and polysubstance use.
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend.
• Open to block scheduling but not guaranteed.
• Travel experience: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• RTO (Return to Office) restrictions: absences longer than 7 days require approval.
• New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks.
• A 6-month break is required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of cumulative work, whichever comes first.

Required Documentation

• Valid non-local driver’s license (identification cards not accepted).
• Social Security card.
• Employment application with at least 3 years of work history.
• Work history verification covering 3 years, including detailed verification information.
• Two professional references within the last 3 years.
• Facility-specific compliance forms including traveler compliance, emergency contact, and confidentiality statements.
• PREA training completion prior to start.
• Background registration and fingerprinting during orientation.

Important Notes

• COVID-19 vaccination is optional; facility reports vaccination status but does not require it.
• Overtime applies after 48 hours worked per week for contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025.
• Candidates must be prepared to work in a correctional environment with behavioral health and addiction medicine focus.
• Failure to meet certification or competency requirements may result in contract termination.

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 1 year of experience who are comfortable working nights in a correctional facility, focusing on addiction medicine and behavioral health.