Correctional Addictions Medicine RN
Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico Metropolitan Detention Center

Registered Nurse – Correctional (Travel/Contract)

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Facility Type: Detention Center

Job Details

• Shift: Night, 4 shifts of 12 hours each (18:00 – 6:30)
• Hours per Week: 48 hours
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum for new contracts and extensions)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week (facility may call off up to 3 times during the 13-week assignment)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Block Schedule Accommodation: Not guaranteed
• Locals: Not accepted within 100-mile radius
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Absences greater than 7 days require approval
• Overtime Rules: Overtime paid after 48 hours on contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025
• Break Requirement: 6-month break required after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of work, whichever comes first

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Primarily covering the Addictions Medicine department within the correctional setting
• Responsible for assessments and treatment of patients undergoing substance withdrawal
• Administer and monitor Suboxone inductions, detox medications, and Methadone medication pass
• Expected to learn all posts in the correctional setting

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico (pending licenses accepted)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of wound care experience within the last year
• Correctional nursing experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) certification

Facility / Work Environment

• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: No fee
• Scrub Color: Black
• Patient Diagnoses: Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), Alcohol Use Disorder (ETOH), Poly-substance use

Additional Notes

• COVID-19 vaccination is optional; facility reports vaccination numbers and accepts declinations
• Must complete PREA training prior to start; badge photo coordinated during first week
• Fingerprinting cost ($88.30) is candidate’s responsibility unless exception granted
• Facility is not near public transportation; candidates must have reliable transportation arrangements
• Candidates will receive two attempts to pass the Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam if required; failure after two attempts may result in contract cancellation
• MOAB certification onsite course allows two attempts to pass; failure results in immediate termination

This position is ideal for nurses with at least 1 year of experience who are comfortable working in a correctional setting focused on addiction medicine and behavioral health, with night shifts and a travel contract format.