Location: Albuquerque, NM

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift (schedule varies), 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 high-quality, compassionate overnight nursing care to patients in a rehab/acute setting
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and document care in the medical record
• Perform thorough patient assessments and monitor vital signs, reporting changes promptly
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and execute individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families on care plans, medications and safe transitions
• Maintain safety, infection control and regulatory compliance during your shift
• Support admissions, discharges and handoffs to ensure continuity of care

Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license (RN) for New Mexico or compact RN license if applicable
• Current BLS/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start)
• Comfort and competence working overnight shifts and managing acuity during night hours
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced clinical setting
• Current immunizations and ability to meet facility health requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• For LPN-level coverage, completion of an accredited practical nursing program

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong patient assessment and clinical judgment for med administration and monitoring
• Familiarity with electronic health record documentation
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks during overnight coverage
• Experience with rehab and post-acute nursing preferred
• Respectful, compassionate bedside manner and clear communication with families and staff

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you stay healthy while you help others
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and onboarding support for a smooth start
• Access to a supportive clinical team that values your expertise
• Continuing education opportunities to grow your skills
• Referral bonus program for recommending great colleagues
• Employee assistance resources and professional development

Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, NM

Explore Albuquerque during your time off: ride the Sandia Peak Tram for sweeping mountain and city views, stroll through historic Old Town with its shops and Southwestern cuisine, hike the trails at Petroglyph National Monument, enjoy the Rio Grande bosque for walking and birdwatching, visit the Albuquerque Museum and local galleries, and time your stay to catch local festivals and farmers markets. Great day-trip options include Santa Fe to the north and skiing in the nearby mountains in season.

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