Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Start Date: 09-07-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: 12.5-hour shifts, flexible day and night scheduling

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $74 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, evidence-based nursing care to medical-surgical patients
• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, identifying changes promptly
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments as ordered
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to develop and adjust care plans
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
• Ensure a safe, healing environment by following infection control and safety protocols

Qualifications

• Active RN license in New Mexico or a compact state license
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• At least 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience preferred
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing patient needs and unit demands

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and prioritization skills
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and documentation
• Patient advocacy and empathetic family communication
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Knowledge of infection control and patient safety best practices

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling that puts you in control of your career
• A supportive clinical team that truly values your expertise
• Opportunities to sharpen your Med/Surg skills with diverse patient cases
• Convenient online scheduling to pick up shifts with ease
• Professional development and continuing education resources
• Referral bonus program for bringing fellow nurses onto the team

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