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Certified Nursing Assistant| Nights (12x3)| $20 an Hour

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Healthcare Sages

Albuquerque, New Mexico

CNA

Posted Jul 24

Shift
12-hour nights
Hours a week
36
Contract
8 weeks

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
12-hour nights · 3 a week · 36 hours
Term
8 weeks · Local Contract
Setting
Long Term Care
Accepts
CNA

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$19/hr
nursing in New Mexico$35/hr

The median for nursing in New Mexico is $35/hr, across 121 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

Overtime
$17.48/hr

About this role

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Contract Length: 8 to 15 Weeks (Possible Extension)
  • Shift: Night Shifts Available
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours per Week

Pay & Benefits

Pay Rate: $15.00 – $20.00 per hour Overtime Pay: 1.5x regular pay rate after 40 hours worked per week

Job Summary

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join healthcare facilities in Albuquerque, NM. The CNA will provide direct patient care and assist residents with daily living activities while ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal care. Support residents with mobility and daily activities. Monitor and report changes in patient conditions. Take and record vital signs as directed. Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment. Work collaboratively with nurses and healthcare staff to provide quality patient care.

Requirements

Active CNA certification required. Previous long-term care or healthcare experience preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work night shifts. Compassionate, reliable, and patient-focused approach to care.

Apply today and join a team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Pay: $17.48 - $20.00

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Requirements

  • Active CNA certification required.
  • Previous long-term care or healthcare experience preferred.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work night shifts.
  • Compassionate, reliable, and patient-focused approach to care.

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Overtime Pay: 1.5x regular pay rate after 40 hours worked per week
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours per Week

Place

City
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Rent against this pay
39% of monthly gross
This role$1,145/mo rent
Monthly gross$2,964/mo

$1,145 median rent against $2,964 a month at $19/hr for 36 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.

Local household income
$68,317/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
4% below the national average

Albuquerque area index 95.5, where 100 is the national average.

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.

Map showing the location of Albuquerque, NM
Approximate location in Albuquerque, NM. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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You are weighing Healthcare Sages in Albuquerque (87111), a staffing agency that places CNAs, LPNs, and RNs into local healthcare facilities, including long-term care. On the two postings we have, hourly pay runs $18 to $20. Their outreach mentions sign-on…

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