Location: Albuquerque, NM

Start Date: 09-21-2026

End Date: 12-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Wednesday, 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM (30-minute meal break)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $28 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to residents in a rehabilitation setting
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered, while monitoring patient responses and adjusting care as needed
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely
• Assist residents with activities of daily living while promoting independence and dignity
• Educate patients and families on health conditions, medications, and discharge planning

Qualifications

• Active LPN or RN license in the state of New Mexico or a compact/multi-state license
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association preferred)
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or rehabilitation is a plus
• COVID-19 vaccination series completed or a documented religious/medical exemption approved by the employer

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong medication administration and dosage calculation skills
• Patient assessment, care planning, and clinical documentation
• Knowledge of wound care, infection control, and safety protocols
• Comfortable using electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with residents, families, and team members
• Ability to adapt quickly to a new environment and work collaboratively in a fast-paced setting

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Housing stipend to make your travel assignment comfortable
• Travel reimbursement
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, NM

Located in Albuquerque, you can ride the Sandia Peak Tramway for breathtaking views, explore the historic Old Town with its adobe charm, hike among ancient petroglyphs at Petroglyph National Monument, or catch the world-famous International Balloon Fiesta in October. Santa Fe is just an hour away for a perfect weekend escape.

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