Travel LPN Inpatient Rehabilitation
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Rio Rancho

Job Opportunity: LVN / LPN - Travel/Contract

Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Setting: Inpatient Hospital and Rehabilitation

Job Details

• Specialty: LVN / LPN
• Contract Length: 8 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: As listed in job order
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• Block Schedule: Not available; must be willing to work Fridays and every other weekend
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Floating: Not applicable
• On-Call: Not applicable

Experience & Certifications

• Required Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in inpatient hospital and rehab setting (higher value confirmed)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• First-Timers Accepted: Yes
• Certifications Required:

  • Current CPR Certification (required)
  • ACLS Certification preferred; required if in Charge Nurse role

Job Expectations & Environment

• Teamwork, positive attitude, and patient-centered care are essential
• Patients typically stay about 14 days
• Facility values motivated, caring individuals who are proactive
• Hospital environment (not nursing home or LTAC)
• Attire: Any solid color scrubs, close-toed shoes
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: Free

Licensing & Compliance

• Must provide proof of license at time of submission (pending license not accepted)
• RTO (Request Time Off) only approved at time of submission; no approvals after offer
• Call-outs require more than 24 hours’ notice

Required Documentation & Health Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form prior to start
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG (annual)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS (preferred), State License verification
• Competency exams as applicable (Medication Test/Pharmacology, general competency)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with specific protocols for past positives)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug testing: 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19: Must be fully vaccinated plus booster prior to start; exemptions possible with approval and facility-specific forms
• References:

  • 2 professional references for travel, allied, per diem acute care
  • 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care
  • Not required for non-clinical roles
• Annual skills checklist required

Summary

This is a travel contract position for an LVN/LPN with at least 1 year of inpatient hospital and rehab experience. The role requires a commitment to every other weekend and Fridays, with a focus on teamwork and patient-centered care in an inpatient rehab hospital setting. Candidates must have current CPR certification and preferably ACLS, with strict compliance to licensing, immunization, and background check requirements. First-time travelers are welcome.