LPN Rehabilitation Nurse
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Rio Rancho

LVN / LPN Travel/Contract Job in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Job Details

• Specialty: LVN / LPN
• Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 8 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: Listed in Job Order
• Facility Type: Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
• Setting: Inpatient hospital and rehab
• Attire: Any solid color scrubs, close-toed shoes
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Free parking

Experience & Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 1 year
• First-Timers Accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• Block Schedule: Not available; must be willing to work Fridays and every other weekend
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses

• Required: Current CPR Certification
• Preferred: ACLS Certification (required if in Charge Nurse role)
• License: Must provide proof of license at time of submission (pending license not accepted)

Job Expectations

• Experience in inpatient hospital and rehab settings is required
• Looking for teamwork, positive attitude, and patient-centered care
• Patients typically stay about 14 days
• Must be motivated, caring, and proactive ("go getters")
• RTO (Request Time Off) only approved at time of submission; cannot take every holiday off
• Any call-outs must be given with more than 24 hours' notice

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start
• TB Test: Negative PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot within 1 year of start; if past positive, negative chest x-ray within 1 year required
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of immunity or vaccination required for candidates born in 1957 or later
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, declination, or vaccine series required
  • Varicella: Titer, vaccination, or history of chickenpox required
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); declinations not accepted or must wear mask if declined (facility policy)
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Must be fully vaccinated and boosted prior to start; exemptions possible with approval and facility-specific forms

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG (annual)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Professional references:

  • 2 for travel, allied, per diem acute care
  • 1 for per diem non-acute care
• Skills checklist required annually

This position is ideal for LVNs/LPNs with at least 1 year of inpatient hospital or rehab experience who are ready to work a travel contract in a rehab hospital setting with a focus on patient-centered care and teamwork.