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 (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:30 to 7:00)
• Weekly Hours: 48 hours
• Float required (ability to work in different units as needed)
• Option to choose between 36 or 48 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience 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, updated annually
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (New Mexico placements only)
• Education verification with highest level of education confirmed
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (fit test done onsite)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Adult Tdap vaccine within 10 years (no declinations accepted except approved medical exemptions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history required
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Annual unit-specific skills checklist
• Work history verification for the past 7 years
• Completion of employment application/resume

Additional Requirements

• Completion of medication/pharmacology competency exam with minimum passing score (80% or higher if Angoff score applies)
• Color blindness test (online version accepted)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment and HIPAA compliance
• Compliance with facility-specific forms including photo for badge and fingerprint consent form (NM only)

Notes

• Candidates can attend orientation and training pending fingerprint clearance but cannot work on the unit until clearance is received (clearance typically takes 1-3 business days).
• Medical and religious exemptions for vaccines require proper documentation and approval; declinations are generally not accepted.
• Prior travel nursing experience is preferred but not explicitly required.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs seeking a night shift travel contract in an Intermediate Care setting with comprehensive compliance and credentialing requirements.