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

Registered Nurse – Rehab

Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:45–7:15)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Work in an inpatient hospital/rehabilitation setting with acute inpatient rehab patients.
• Ability to fill in as charge nurse as needed (ACLS certification required if in charge nurse role).
• Every other weekend required.
• On-call is not required.
• Patients typically stay about 14 days.
• Single unit facility.
• Navy blue scrubs and close-toed shoes required.
• Charting done in Cerner.
• Free parking available.
• Motivated, caring, and proactive nurses preferred.
• Locals accepted.
• RTO (Request Time Off) must be approved at time of submission; cannot guarantee every holiday off.
• Any call-outs require more than 24 hours’ notice.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 1.5 years of rehabilitation nursing experience.
• Rehabilitation experience within the last year.
• Experience working in an inpatient setting.
• Experience working in a rehabilitation setting.
• Experience in charge nurse roles.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Certifications & Compliance

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred/required as noted.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (with specific protocols for past positives).
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (October 1 – March 31); declinations not accepted.
• COVID-19 vaccination preferred; no declination or exemption required.
• 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start.
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable.
• Background checks including 7-year work/living history, sex offender registry, and federal exclusions.
• State-specific fingerprinting required for New Mexico prior to start.

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Emergency contact form required prior to start.
• Two professional references required for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles (within 3 years).
• Candidates must sign job description acknowledgment.

Facility Highlights

• Inpatient rehabilitation hospital environment (not nursing home or LTAC).
• Emphasis on employee respect, dignity, and professional development.
• No mileage reimbursement.

This position is ideal for a motivated RN with inpatient rehab experience seeking a travel contract in New Mexico with night shifts and a supportive hospital environment.