Home Health Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Compassus Home Health

Job Opportunity: Home Health Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Home Health Registered Nurse
• Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5 days a week, 8 hours per day)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Average Patient Load: 6-7 patients per day (to be confirmed during interview)
• Types of Cases: Geriatric patients
• Territory: Up to a 60-mile radius from the office/hub
• Dress Code: Scrubs of any color; jeans are not allowed
• Equipment Provided: Cell phone and iPad
• Mileage: Reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• Communication: Timely communication is required
• Flexibility: Travelers must be flexible with territory coverage
• Locals: Local candidates accepted at travel rate
• On-call: Not required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Minimum 1 year of Home Health nursing experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with HCHB Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system
• Proficiency with OASIS documentation

Compliance and Background Requirements

• Background Checks: Must be completed within 90 days of start and updated annually. Includes:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • FACIS Level 1
  • Nationwide Sex Offender Registry
  • Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
  • Education and Work History Verification
  • State-specific searches as applicable
• Fingerprinting: Required as applicable by state regulations and must be current (e.g., Ohio, Connecticut)
• Education Verification: Verification of highest degree related to profession required
• Employment History: Full 7 years of work history with no gaps, verified within 90 days of start
• References: Two professional references within 2 years of start (requirements vary by facility location)
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
• Physical Exam: Physician statement within last 12 months (not required annually)
• TB Testing: Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations: Documentation of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Flu and COVID-19: Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form required during flu season; COVID vaccination or declination required
• Orientation: Signed acknowledgment of safety manual and Joint Commission training, updated annually
• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology and competency exams as applicable

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Auto Insurance: Proof of current auto insurance required due to driving responsibilities
• Acceptable Use Policy: Must be completed prior to start
• Flu and COVID Statement: Required if declining flu vaccine
• State-Specific Registries and Searches: Must comply with state-specific requirements (e.g., Missouri Family Services, Kentucky Vulnerable Adult Registry, Virginia State Police background check)

Additional Notes

• This position requires a flexible approach to patient territory within a 60-mile radius.
• Candidates must maintain timely communication and adhere to dress code policies.
• First-time travel nurses are not eligible for this assignment; prior travel experience is required.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Home Health Registered Nurse travel assignment.