Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Lovelace Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Travel/Contract)

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Shift: Day (4 shifts of 12 hours each, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Medical Surgical unit with 32 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6
• Rapid response team activation
• No call required; floating only to similar units
• Weekend requirement: 6 weekend shifts within 6 weeks
• Epic electronic charting system

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Background Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Education verification required (transcript or diploma accepted as placeholder if needed)
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (New Mexico placements only)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (fit test done onsite)
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years of start (no declinations except approved medical exemptions)
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year of start; chest x-ray and TB questionnaire if positive
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or declination)
  • Varicella (or documented history of chickenpox)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)

Orientation & Documentation

• Clear headshot photo required for badge
• Signed fingerprint consent form required prior to start (New Mexico only)
• Employee vehicle registration form must be completed before start
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• Complete application/resume required
• 7-year work history verification required

Additional Notes

• Unit accepts first-time travel nurses (no prior travel experience required)
• Overtime applies for hours worked over 48 per week

This position is ideal for a Medical Surgical RN with at least one year of recent experience, who is comfortable working day shifts in a fast-paced hospital setting with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio. The role requires compliance with extensive health, background, and certification requirements.