IMC Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Lovelace Medical Center

Job Opportunity: IMC Registered Nurse (Night Shift)

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

Position Details

• Unit: Intermediate Care (IMC)
• Shift: Nights (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:30 to 7:00)
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Float required (ability to work in multiple units as needed)
• Option to work either 36 or 48 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• I-9 verification and E-Verify compliance
• 7-year background check completed within 1 year of start date, including SS trace, county searches, nationwide checks, sex offender registry, and education verification
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (New Mexico placements only) and must be redone for every new contract
• Education verification of highest level completed
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (fit test done onsite)
• Negative 2-step TB test, QGOLD, or TSPOT within 1 year of start
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history)
• 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)
• Completion of unit-specific skills checklist annually
• Work history verification for the past 7 years

Additional Requirements

• Completion of medication/pharmacology competency exam with minimum passing score of 80% (or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color blindness test (online version acceptable)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment and HIPAA compliance
• Other certifications as applicable (PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, CPI, MAB) depending on unit needs

Notes

• Candidates must be able to start fingerprinting registration by the Wednesday prior to contract start date
• Fingerprint clearance is required before working on the unit; orientation and training may proceed pending clearance
• Medical and religious exemptions for vaccines require proper documentation and approval; declinations are not accepted
• References are not required for clearance but professional references may be requested internally

This position is ideal for experienced RNs seeking a night shift travel contract in an Intermediate Care setting with a reputable healthcare system in New Mexico.