The Judge Group
Hiring organization · Based in Albuquerque, NM
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- open roles, live count
- 1.7
- Google rating
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What the day-to-day looks like
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Benefits
As a staffing agency, benefits for travel and contract nurses likely vary by assignment, contract terms, and employment classification.
The city
Living in Albuquerque, NM
Nestled in the high desert along the Rio Grande, Albuquerque blends Southwestern culture with a sunny, four-season climate. The Sandia Mountains frame the skyline to the east, while historic Old Town offers adobe architecture and local shops. A relaxed pace and diverse medical facilities make it an appealing option for nurses seeking a distinctive Southwestern lifestyle.
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- Metro price level · Albuquerque area
- 4% below the national average
- BEA index 95.5 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,145/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $68,317/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
The Judge Group is a family-owned and operated professional services firm founded in 1970, headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, with over 30 locations across the United States, Canada, and India.
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More about The Judge Group
While not a direct healthcare provider, the company operates a healthcare staffing and talent solutions division that places travel and contract nurses at client facilities. In Albuquerque, NM, The Judge Group places nursing professionals at facilities such as the University of New Mexico Hospital. The company partners with over 60 of the Fortune 100 and serves organizations in healthcare, life sciences, financial services, insurance, government, manufacturing, and technology. For nurses, The Judge Group functions as a staffing agency offering travel and contract assignments with various shift configurations, specialties, and facility placements rather than direct employment at a single hospital.
The Judge Group's mission is to work at the crossroads of people and transformative technologies, delivering creative business solutions powered by top talent to match clients' strategic goals. The company recently refreshed its core values to better reflect the organization, emphasizing values-driven conduct in both business operations and community interactions across all locations worldwide.
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Culture and working life
What to consider
Glassdoor lists 397 total reviews for The Judge Group, and a dedicated Registered Nurse reviews page exists on the platform.
The good
- Travel and contract assignments at well-known facilities including University of New Mexico Hospital and MUSC Health Charleston
- Guaranteed hours of 36 per week on at least some assignments
- First-time travelers accepted for certain positions such as Endoscopy RN
- Pending license accepted for select assignments
- Day shift options available in 4x10 and 3x12 formats
- No weekend requirements on select Endoscopy assignments
The hard parts
- 100-mile local radius rule excludes local nurses from travel assignments at UNM Hospital
- On-call requirements vary by assignment: 1-2 late shifts per week for Endoscopy, 6-8 calls per month including weekends for CVOR
- Facility permitted to call off up to 3 times per contract, reducing guaranteed hours
- Locals accepted at reduced pay of 10% less than posted bill rate at some facilities
- Block scheduling not accommodated on listed assignments
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