Location: Albuquerque, NM

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (12.5-hour overnight); specific days set by facility (days not specified in posting)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $37 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 during overnight shifts
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely
• Assess, monitor and document patient status; intervene when changes occur
• Collaborate closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care
• Perform thorough shift-to-shift handoffs and maintain clear patient records
• Support patient and family education, answering questions with empathy and clarity
• Maintain infection control standards and promote a safe healing environment

Qualifications

• Current, active RN or LPN license (able to practice in New Mexico; compact license accepted if applicable)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• ACLS and PALS preferred where clinically appropriate
• Prior acute care or med-surg experience preferred; travel/contract experience a plus
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and prioritization skills

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN/ASN/BSN for RN; accredited PN/LPN program for LPN)

Knowledge & Skills

• Clinical assessment and bedside nursing skills
• Medication administration and safety practices
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and accurate documentation
• Ability to triage and escalate changes in patient condition
• Teamwork and effective interdisciplinary communication
• Time management for overnight workflow and patient needs

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and support to make your travel assignment feel like home
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
• Life insurance and other protection benefits for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and travel coordination to simplify your move
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn rewards
• A supportive team that values YOU and celebrates patient-centered care

Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, NM

Explore Albuquerque’s highlights on your days off: ride the Sandia Peak Tramway for stunning sunset views, hike the trails at the Sandia Mountains, wander historic Old Town with its shops and adobe architecture, stroll along the Rio Grande bosque, visit the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (seasonal must-see), check out the ABQ BioPark (zoo, aquarium, botanical gardens) and discover unique New Mexican cuisine and museums. Weekend trips to Santa Fe and local pueblos are an easy escape for art, culture and skiing in season.

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