Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Lovelace Rehabilitation Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Details

• Shift: Rehab Nights
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Open to first-time travelers (no prior travel experience required)
• Option to work either 36 or 48 hours per week
• BLS certification required

Required Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• NIH Stroke Certification (annual expiration)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

Required Verifications and Competencies

• Primary source online verification of state license
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% score)
• Color Blind Testing (online acceptable)
• Competency Exams (minimum 80% or Angoff score)
• Unit-specific Skills Checklist (annual)

Background and Documentation Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks upon hire
• Education verification of highest level completed
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (New Mexico placements only)
• Complete employment application/resume
• 7-year work history verification

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (fit test done onsite)
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB questionnaire (if positive TB test)
• 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

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Clear headshot photo for badge
• Fingerprint consent form must be signed prior to start (New Mexico only)
• Employee vehicle registration form completion prior to start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.
• Behavioral Health RNs must have APNA eLearning Center certification for conducting face-to-face assessments in restraint or seclusion prior to start.
• Orientation and EPIC training attendance allowed pending fingerprint clearance; cannot work on unit until clearance is received.

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with at least 1 year of experience interested in a travel contract opportunity on night shifts in a rehabilitation setting.