Location: Albuquerque, NM

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Schedule varies (days not specified), 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM Night shift

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 to residents of the rehabilitation center
• Perform ongoing patient assessments and monitor vital signs, reporting changes promptly
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and document according to policy
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to develop and follow individualized care plans
• Support safe and effective handoffs and maintain clear, timely charting in the medical record
• Educate patients and families about care, treatments, and discharge plans with empathy and clarity

Qualifications

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license (as listed in the order)
• Eligibility to practice in New Mexico (state licensure/authorization)
• Prior clinical experience preferred; acute care or rehab experience is a plus
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude

Education

• Completion of an accredited LPN program or RN nursing program (as applicable to license)

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid patient assessment and monitoring skills
• Medication administration and accurate documentation
• Wound care and basic clinical procedures common to rehab settings
• Comfortable using electronic health record systems for charting
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Compassionate patient and family communication

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help make your travel assignment comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
• Life insurance to give you extra peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge and stay refreshed
• Travel reimbursement to cover assignment-related travel costs
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program and a supportive team that truly values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Albuquerque, NM

Explore Albuquerque while on assignment: ride the iconic Sandia Peak Tramway for sweeping mountain views, wander historic Old Town with its shops and galleries, and enjoy the world-famous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta atmosphere (seasonal). Hike or bike the trails at Petroglyph National Monument and the Sandia foothills, stroll along the Rio Grande bosque, visit the Albuquerque Biological Park and local museums, and savor New Mexican cuisine and Route 66 nostalgia. Weekend day trips to Santa Fe (arts and culture) or Taos (mountains and skiing) are easy and rewarding.

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