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Registered Nurse (ICU RN Nights) - Taos, New Mexico

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Shift: Nights, 3 shifts of 12 hours each (3x12)
Specialty: ICU Registered Nurse
Location: Taos, New Mexico
Radius: 75 mile radius for commute
EMR System: Evident
Scheduling: Block scheduling available on a case-by-case basis
Parking: Free on-site parking in designated lot
First Time Travelers: Welcome

Required Certifications

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - ARC, AHA, or US Department of Defense accepted
BLS (Basic Life Support) - ARC, AHA, or US Department of Defense accepted
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - as required
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - Advanced NRP required for ER and LDRP RNs; skills check can be completed onsite if online portion is done before start
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - current TNCC required for ER
State Nursing License (NM) - must display original license onsite
NURSYS Verification - required for all RNs

Required Competencies & Exams

Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (not required for Case Manager RNs)
Core Part I, II, and III exams - must be completed prior to start with a passing score of at least 80%; Relias platform highly recommended

Background & Compliance Requirements

7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually; must cover all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
Proof of I9 or attestation
Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service
Residency Declaration Form if working on a compact license

Health & Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 12 months of start, updated annually
Fit mask testing done onsite during orientation
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within past 10 years (declination only with valid medical reason)
Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year, updated annually; if history of positive TB, clear chest X-ray required annually
Immunizations or titers required for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (vaccine series and positive titer required; declination accepted with positive titer and informed consent)
- Varicella
Drug testing:
- 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (instant acceptable)
- Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant not acceptable)
Seasonal flu vaccine or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); unvaccinated must wear mask
COVID-19 vaccine not required but highly recommended; declination form required if declining

Facility Specific Requirements

Professional photo for badge (clear, close-up, solid background)
Completion of TB questionnaire prior to start
Completion and signing of various facility policies and acknowledgments (Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, Behavior Standards, IT Guidelines, Emergency Contact Information, etc.)
Completion of orientation videos and attestation
Influenza declination or consent forms as applicable

Documentation & History

Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
Complete employment application/resume with 7-year work history including locations, gaps, and end dates in MM/YYYY format (no “present/current”)
Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
Performance evaluations if worked with the system over 1 year; internal evaluations if over 2 years

Additional Notes

First-time travelers are accepted
Block scheduling requests should be clearly communicated during submission
Fit testing arranged onsite during orientation

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-regarded hospital system providing inpatient, outpatient, and clinic-based health services in northern New Mexico.