RN per Diem I
University of New Mexico - Hospitals
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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
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
- Local household income
- $68,317/yr
- Metro price level
- 4% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
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.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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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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