Location: Albuquerque, NM

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM (overnight); specific days vary (overnight/NOC)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $34 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

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered nursing care during overnight hours
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
• Perform thorough assessments and monitor patient status throughout the shift
• Document care clearly and timely in the medical record
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
• Support admissions, transfers and discharges as needed
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and families
• Promote a safe environment by adhering to facility policies and infection-control practices

Qualifications

• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credential (position open to LPN or RN as listed)
• Valid nursing license to practice in New Mexico (or compact license if applicable)
• Experience working in acute care or rehab settings is a plus
• Comfort and clinical competence working overnight shifts
• Strong communication, teamwork and documentation skills
• Able to meet facility onboarding and credentialing requirements for a travel contract

Education

• Nursing diploma, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) as appropriate for RN/LPN licensure

Knowledge & Skills

• Sound clinical assessment and patient monitoring skills
• Medication administration and documentation proficiency
• Ability to prioritize and respond effectively during busy overnight hours
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and basic clinical workflows
• Good interpersonal skills for working with patients, families and care teams
• Adaptability to step into a new facility and integrate quickly

Benefits

• Supportive travel contract with resources to help you settle in quickly
• Generous paid time off options so you can recharge between shifts
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options available
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Professional development opportunities and training to grow your skills
• A collaborative team that values your voice and clinical judgment
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great clinicians aboard
• Comprehensive onboarding so you feel confident from day one

Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, NM

Explore Albuquerque's highlights during your time off: ride the Sandia Peak Tramway for sweeping mountain and city views, wander the historic streets of Old Town Albuquerque with its galleries and southwest flavor, stroll the Rio Grande bosque trails for birding and sunsets, visit the Albuquerque Museum, or time your days off to catch the world-famous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (seasonal). Quick day trips include scenic drives to Santa Fe and nearby pueblos for culture, art and great food.

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