Licensed Vocational Nurse - Rehabilitation
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Rio Rancho

Job Opportunity: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Description

• Work in an inpatient hospital and rehabilitation setting (experience required).
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude and patient-centered approach.
• Patients typically have a length of stay of about 14 days.
• Must be willing to work Fridays and every other weekend (block scheduling not accommodated).
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend.
• Locals accepted.
• Attire: Any solid color scrubs, close-toed shoes required.
• Charting system used: Cerner.
• Free parking available.

Required Qualifications

• License: Current LVN / LPN license valid in New Mexico. Proof of license must be provided at time of submission.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of LVN/LPN experience required.
• Certifications:

  • Current CPR certification required.
  • ACLS certification preferred; required if in Charge Nurse role.
• Other:

  • Inpatient hospital and rehab experience required (not nursing home or LTAC).
  • Must be motivated, caring, and proactive.
  • Must provide government-issued photo ID.
  • Must complete background checks and health screenings as required.

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift details provided upon assignment.
• Must work Fridays and every other weekend.
• No on-call requirement.
• No floating between units.
• Time off requests must be approved prior to offer and given with more than 24 hours' notice.
• Cannot guarantee every holiday off.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID.
• Emergency contact form prior to start.
• Background checks including 7-year history and annual updates.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS (if applicable), PALS (preferred).
• State license verification.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Immunization or titer proof for: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 1 year.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31).
• COVID vaccine preferred (no declination required).
• New Mexico fingerprinting and demographic forms required prior to start.

Additional Information

• First-time travelers accepted.
• References: 2 professional references for travel/allied/per diem acute care roles.
• The facility values employee skills, dignity, respect, and provides educational and training opportunities.

This position is ideal for LVNs/LPNs with at least 1 year of inpatient hospital or rehab experience who are looking for a travel contract in New Mexico with a supportive and professional environment.