Rio Grande ATP is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Withdrawal Management (WM) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment team.
Posted Oct 14
Shift and hours
20.0 - 25.0 per week Expected hours: 20.0 - 25.0 per week
Unit and setting
Detoxification and withdrawal management setting · Behavioral Health Ability to work with individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring behavioral health conditions.Substance use and co-occurring behavioral health conditions
License
RN license Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Mexico (or eligible for New Mexico licensure).Current and active RN license in New Mexico (or eligible for New Mexico licensure)
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
Current and active RN license in New Mexico (or eligible for New Mexico licensure)Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Mexico (or eligible for New Mexico licensure).Check your license
Also asks
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email and EHR systemsProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email, and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Also asks
Strong clinical assessment, communication and documentation skillsStrong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
Also asks
Pass all required background checks and meet agency hiring requirementsMust successfully pass all required background checks and meet agency hiring requirements.
Preferred
Experience
Two years of nursing experience in patient careTwo years of nursing experience in patient care.
Experience
Behavioral health, addiction treatment, withdrawal management, detoxification, emergency medicine, or psychiatric nursing experienceExperience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, withdrawal management, detoxification, emergency medicine, or psychiatric nursing preferred.
In range for New Mexico staff rolesNew Mexico staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $59/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $51/hr, across 422 postings.
Benefits
BenefitsPaid time offPaid time off
BenefitsProfessional growth and continuing education opportunitiesProfessional growth and continuing education opportunities.
The role and schedule
Day to day
Support medical practitioner and clinical staff in safe and effective withdrawal managementSupport medical practitioner and clinical staff in providing safe and effective withdrawal management services.
Day to day
Deliver nursing care per ASAM standards and organizational protocolsDeliver nursing care in accordance with ASAM standards and organizational protocols.
Day to day
Conduct medical assessments and monitor patients through withdrawalSupport medical practitioner, conduct medical assessments and monitor patients throughout the withdrawal process.
Day to day
Obtain vital signs and use CIWA-Ar and COWS to evaluate withdrawal severityObtain vital signs and utilize evidence-based assessment tools, including CIWA-Ar and COWS, to evaluate withdrawal severity and treatment needs.
Day to day
Administer prescribed medications and injections per provider ordersAdminister prescribed medications and injections in accordance with provider orders.
Day to day
Monitor patient response to medications and report concerns to providersMonitor patient response to medications and promptly report concerns to medical providers.
Day to day
Provide direct nursing careProvide direct nursing care.
Day to day
Monitor for medical complications and implement interventions, including emergency protocolsMonitor for medical complications and implement appropriate interventions, including emergency protocols when necessary.
Day to day
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the EHRMaintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic health record.
Day to day
Collaborate with counselors, providers, peer support workers, case managers and medical staff on treatment plansCollaborate with counselors, behavioral health providers, peer support workers/case managers, and medical staff regarding patient treatment plans and progress.
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Assist with discharge planning and referrals to treatment, recovery and community servicesAssist with discharge planning and referrals to treatment, recovery, and community-based services.
Day to day
Coordinate with community partners for continuity of careCoordinate with community partners to support successful continuity of care.
Day to day
Participate in staff meetings, treatment team discussions and quality improvement activitiesParticipate in staff meetings, treatment team discussions, and quality improvement activities.
Day to day
Support staff training on withdrawal management and MAT servicesSupport staff training related to withdrawal management and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services.
Rio Grande ATP is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Withdrawal Management (WM) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment team. The RN provides direct patient care, clinical oversight, and support services in a detoxification and withdrawal management setting guided by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria. This position plays a critical role in monitoring patient safety, managing withdrawal symptoms, supporting stabilization, and promoting successful transitions into ongoing recovery services.
Qualifications
Required Education/Licensure
Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Mexico (or eligible for New Mexico licensure).
Required Knowledge
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email, and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
Preferred Experience
Two years of nursing experience in patient care.
Experience in behavioral health, addiction treatment, withdrawal management, detoxification, emergency medicine, or psychiatric nursing preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Withdrawal Management Care
Support medical practitioner and clinical staff in providing safe and effective withdrawal management services.
Deliver nursing care in accordance with ASAM standards and organizational protocols.
Patient Assessment & Monitoring
Support medical practitioner, conduct medical assessments and monitor patients throughout the withdrawal process.
Obtain vital signs and utilize evidence-based assessment tools, including CIWA-Ar and COWS, to evaluate withdrawal severity and treatment needs.
Medication Administration
Administer prescribed medications and injections in accordance with provider orders.
Monitor patient response to medications and promptly report concerns to medical providers.
Medical Care & Stabilization
Provide direct nursing care.
Monitor for medical complications and implement appropriate interventions, including emergency protocols when necessary.
Documentation & Care Coordination
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic health record.
Collaborate with counselors, behavioral health providers, peer support workers/case managers, and medical staff regarding patient treatment plans and progress.
Discharge Planning & Referrals
Assist with discharge planning and referrals to treatment, recovery, and community-based services.
Coordinate with community partners to support successful continuity of care.
Team Collaboration
Participate in staff meetings, treatment team discussions, and quality improvement activities.
Support staff training related to withdrawal management and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services.
Benefits of Working at Rio Grande ATP
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals seeking recovery from addiction.
Collaborative and mission-driven team environment.
Professional growth and continuing education opportunities.
Work that directly supports recovery and wellness in northern New Mexico communities.
Additional Requirements
Regular and reliable attendance is essential.
Ability to work with individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring behavioral health conditions.
Must successfully pass all required background checks and meet agency hiring requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
Join our team and help individuals begin their recovery journey with dignity, compassion, and evidence-based care.
Pay: $45.65 - $50.93 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week
Neighborhoods+Within the incorporated Town of Taos, residents live near the historic Plaza core, Ledoux Street, and Bent Street, enjoying walkable access to dining and services alongside municipal utilities. Just north, El Prado offers rural-commercial convenience along Paseo del Pueblo Norte, blending proximity to town with unincorporated county status and El Prado Water and Sanitation District hookups. To the south, Ranchos de Taos and the Ranchos Valley (encompassing settlements like Talpa, Llano Quemado, and Los Cordovas) present historic agricultural character framed by acequias and community or well systems, while Arroyo Seco sits to the northeast along the corridor toward the ski valley as a historic, walkable arts village. Foothill and outlying areas like Weimer, Taos Canyon along US-64, and the open mesa cater to those seeking Carson National Forest trail access, larger lots, or off-grid quiet.
Within the incorporated Town of Taos, residents live near the historic Plaza core, Ledoux Street, and Bent Street, enjoying walkable access to dining and services alongside municipal utilities. Just north, El Prado offers rural-commercial convenience along Paseo del Pueblo Norte, blending proximity to town with unincorporated county status and El Prado Water and Sanitation District hookups.
To the south, Ranchos de Taos and the Ranchos Valley (encompassing settlements like Talpa, Llano Quemado, and Los Cordovas) present historic agricultural character framed by acequias and community or well systems, while Arroyo Seco sits to the northeast along the corridor toward the ski valley as a historic, walkable arts village. Foothill and outlying areas like Weimer, Taos Canyon along US-64, and the open mesa cater to those seeking Carson National Forest trail access, larger lots, or off-grid quiet.
Getting around+Driving across the Taos area involves minimal traffic congestion, with typical drives between central hubs and outlying communities like El Prado, Ranchos de Taos, or Arroyo Seco rarely exceeding ten to twenty minutes. Commutes rely on primary arteries including NM-68 (Paseo del Pueblo Sur) and US-64 (Paseo del Pueblo Norte and the Taos Canyon corridor). Out-of-town medical services and specialized healthcare referrals generally require longer highway trips, typically taking around 50 minutes south to Española, approximately 90 minutes to Santa Fe, or several hours to Albuquerque.
Driving across the Taos area involves minimal traffic congestion, with typical drives between central hubs and outlying communities like El Prado, Ranchos de Taos, or Arroyo Seco rarely exceeding ten to twenty minutes. Commutes rely on primary arteries including NM-68 (Paseo del Pueblo Sur) and US-64 (Paseo del Pueblo Norte and the Taos Canyon corridor).
Out-of-town medical services and specialized healthcare referrals generally require longer highway trips, typically taking around 50 minutes south to Española, approximately 90 minutes to Santa Fe, or several hours to Albuquerque.
Outdoors+Recreational options center around the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Rio Grande Gorge. To the north, Taos Ski Valley provides steep alpine skiing and snowboarding in the winter, alongside high-altitude hiking, trail running, and wildflower viewing in the summer. Water enthusiasts utilize commercial rafting and fishing routes through the Rio Grande canyon, accessible around spots like the John Dunn Bridge and the Low Road near Pilar and Dixon, where bighorn sheep are regularly spotted along the canyon walls. Carson National Forest provides direct access to foothill hiking and mountain biking trails directly out of Taos Canyon.
Recreational options center around the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Rio Grande Gorge. To the north, Taos Ski Valley provides steep alpine skiing and snowboarding in the winter, alongside high-altitude hiking, trail running, and wildflower viewing in the summer.
Water enthusiasts utilize commercial rafting and fishing routes through the Rio Grande canyon, accessible around spots like the John Dunn Bridge and the Low Road near Pilar and Dixon, where bighorn sheep are regularly spotted along the canyon walls. Carson National Forest provides direct access to foothill hiking and mountain biking trails directly out of Taos Canyon.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Taos
Taos offers healthcare workers a life defined by towering Sangre de Cristo peaks, historic adobe architecture, and a rich intersection of Native American, Hispano, and Anglo cultural heritages. Perched at 7,000 feet, day-to-day life is unhurried. Commutes are virtually traffic-free, linking central medical clinics to nearby villages like El Prado, Arroyo Seco, and Ranchos de Taos via NM-68 and US-64 in under fifteen minutes. Off shift, recreation is world-class: steep winter powder at Taos Ski Valley, rafting and bighorn-sheep spotting near the John Dunn Bridge, and hiking Carson National Forest. Downtown life centers around the historic Plaza, shopping along Bent Street, and gathering over green chile plates and live music at the Adobe Bar in the Historic Taos Inn. However, relocation requires clear-eyed planning. Long-term housing is tight and competitive, and living outside town limits frequently involves managing wells, septic tanks, and propane. Furthermore, higher regional crime rates and the need to travel 90 minutes south to Santa Fe for tertiary medical care represent practical trade-offs in this rugged mountain enclave.
