Registered Nurse - New Mexico

Role : RN - Registered Nurse
Location : Albuquerque, Bloomfield, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Gallup, NM
Job Type : Contract (1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts - 8 & 12 hours)

Job Requirements:
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care to residents in a long-term care and rehabilitation setting. The RN is responsible for assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident care, while supervising licensed and unlicensed staff to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Assess residents’ physical, psychosocial, and clinical needs and develop individualized care plans
Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and facility protocols
Monitor resident conditions, evaluate effectiveness of interventions, and initiate appropriate nursing actions
Coordinate and oversee care delivery by LPNs and CNAs
Perform and oversee wound care, IV therapy, and skilled nursing treatments as applicable
Communicate with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families
Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the medical record
Participate in admissions, discharges, care conferences, and discharge planning
Respond to emergencies and provide clinical leadership during critical situations
Ensure compliance with infection control, safety standards, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements

Current RN license in good standing (state-approved)
Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
Long-term care or rehabilitation experience preferred
Strong leadership, clinical judgment, and communication skills
Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays