Location: Albuquerque, NM

Contract Type: Travel Contract

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

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, skilled nursing care to adult patients in a rehab/acute setting
• Administer medications and treatments safely and document timely and accurately
• Perform thorough patient assessments and escalate changes in condition
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Support patient mobility, rehab goals, and discharge planning with a patient-centered focus
• Maintain infection control standards and uphold facility policies and procedures
• Mentor and support peers while contributing to a positive clinical culture

Qualifications

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license — New Mexico license preferred or eligible for endorsement
• Open to Registered Nurse (RN) candidates if applicable to facility needs (hold RN license if applying as RN)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or willingness to obtain promptly
• Recent clinical experience in medical-surgical, rehabilitation, or long-term care settings is a plus
• Strong communication skills, clinical judgment, and teamwork mindset

Education

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program; for RN applicants, graduation from an accredited associate or bachelor nursing program

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and monitoring with keen attention to changes in condition
• Medication administration and accurate documentation practices
• Wound care, IV experience (if applicable) and post-operative/rehab support
• Electronic health record (EHR) charting and care coordination
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Professionalism, empathy, and effective interdisciplinary communication

Benefits

• Generous travel-supported benefits designed to help you focus on patient care, not logistics
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid time off so you can recharge and explore the Southwest on your days off
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant and mobile
• Travel reimbursement and help with housing logistics for a smooth assignment
• Professional development support — continuing education and training opportunities
• A supportive team environment where your skills and voice are valued
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great clinicians into the team

Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, NM

This is a travel assignment in Albuquerque — you’ll be based in a city with stunning high-desert scenery and plenty to do on your days off. Hike or take the tram up the Sandia Mountains for breathtaking views, stroll historic Old Town Albuquerque for local shops and New Mexican cuisine, explore the Petroglyph National Monument or the Rio Grande bosque trails, and visit unique museums like the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. Weekend escapes to Santa Fe and Taos are easy for art, culture and great food.

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