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RN per Diem I

PCU · Adult Oncology · Coronary Care Subacute · Family Medicine

Posted Jul 17

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What the listing says

Role

Weekends
Every weekend
Term
Per Diem
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

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Pay

Against the board
This role$40/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.

About this role

RN PER DIEM – All Progressive Care Units (PCU) – Day & Night Shifts - University of New Mexico Hospital – Albuquerque. We have immediate RN Per Diem hiring across our PCU departments. Apply and we will have a hiring manager contact you within 48 hours to discuss your interests and placement. Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day

  • shift differentials. Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. RN Per Diem positions are flat rate: RN Per Diem I $40.30/hour, RN Per Diem II $47.38/hour, and RN Per Diem III $51.49/hour. CURRENTLY HIRING WITHIN: Adult Oncology, Coronary Care Subacute, Family Medicine Inpatient (3-N), Gen Med/SAC (4-W), General Medicine (5-W), General Surgery/Transplant (6-S), Trauma Subacute (4-E), Orthopedics (3-S), Surgical Specialty Unit (4-S), Neuroscience (5-S). JOB

Summary

Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients consistent with clinical specialty, independent of patient location. Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. This position does not qualify for out of area float pay.

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Requirements

  • RN License
  • CPR Certification
  • BLS Certification
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • 1 year experience
  • Spanish
  • English

Place

City
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Median rent
$1,145/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$68,317/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

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.

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University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Academic Medical Center

University of New Mexico Hospitals (UNMH) is New Mexico's only academic health center and the state's sole Level 1 Trauma Center, located in Albuquerque, NM. As a teaching hospital, UNMH serves more than 450,000 outpatients annually, treats over 90,000 emergency…

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Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.

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