Location: Albuquerque, NM

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days not specified, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM 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

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care during overnight shifts
• Perform thorough assessments and document changes in condition accurately
• Administer medications and treatments safely, per policy and scope
• Collaborate with the care team to develop and implement individualized plans
• Support patient mobility, safety and comfort throughout the night
• Communicate effectively with families, physicians and daytime staff during handoff
• Maintain accurate, timely electronic health record documentation

Qualifications

• Active LPN or RN license (must be valid for practice in New Mexico)
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Experience in med-surg, rehab or long-term care is a plus
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration and documentation skills
• Comfort working overnight hours and managing typical night shift responsibilities
• Willingness to work as a travel/contract clinician and adapt to new settings

Education

• LPN: Vocational nursing diploma or equivalent and active LPN license
• RN: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and active RN license

Knowledge & Skills

• Comfortable with medication administration and IV/PO routines
• Solid patient assessment and triage skills during overnight hours
• Proficient with electronic charting and documentation best practices
• Familiarity with infection control, safety protocols and fall prevention
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and stay organized on busy nights

Benefits

• Generous housing and travel support to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off shift
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork isn't a headache
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Professional development and CE support to keep your skills sharp
• A supportive, multidisciplinary team that values your voice and ideas
• Flexible scheduling options for better work-life balance
• Clear onboarding and clinical support — you won’t be thrown to the wolves

Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque is a fantastic base for a travel assignment. Explore Old Town’s historic plaza and adobe architecture, take the Sandia Peak Tramway for breathtaking sunsets over the city, wander the trails along the Rio Grande, or visit the ABQ BioPark (zoo, aquarium and botanic garden) on a day off. Time your stay right and you might catch the world-famous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in October. Weekend escapes to Santa Fe’s arts scene, nearby hiking and mountain biking, plus great New Mexican cuisine (think green chile!) make this a lively and rewarding place to live and work for a short-term assignment.

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