Registered Nurse, Health Unit / PRN | DOE Contract | Albuquerque, NM

Vision Quest Solutions Inc.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Posted Oct 19 · 1 year of experience

License: RN licenseCurrent, unrestricted registered nurse license in any U. S. state.
Term: Per Diem

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License: Current, unrestricted registered nurse license in any U. S. state.
Certification: Ability to meet applicable government access, credentialing, training, and onboarding requirements.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Experience: At least 12 months of nursing experience within the past 36 months.

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Health unit clinical nurse and prn nurse

Doe contract opportunity | albuquerque, new mexico

Vision Quest Solutions is accepting applications for full-time and PRN registered nurse opportunities supporting the U. S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, Office of Secure Transportation.

Employment is contingent upon contract award, staffing needs, government approval, and completion of onboarding.

About the position

Provide occupational health nursing services to Office of Secure Transportation personnel. Support medical examinations, immunizations, emergency care, follow-up coordination, and medical records management.

Work with the Lead Nurse Coordinator, Site Occupational Medical Director, and clinical team to deliver health unit services.

Position details

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Coverage: Full-time and part-time/PRN opportunities
Setting: Federal occupational health and medical support services

Responsibilities

Provide nursing assessments and clinical care within professional scope and established protocols. Prepare personnel for medical examinations and assist medical providers. Administer immunizations and maintain related documentation. Provide initial assessment and emergency nursing support as needed. Coordinate follow-up appointments and care with the medical team. Maintain accurate, confidential medical records. Support daily health unit operations. Provide scheduled or PRN coverage according to facility needs.

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Current, unrestricted registered nurse license in any U. S. state. At least 12 months of nursing experience within the past 36 months. Ability to meet applicable government access, credentialing, training, and onboarding requirements.

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What's around it?

In Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% below the US average

Median rent: $1,145/mo
Household income: $68,317/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Albuquerque, NM

NeighborhoodsNob Hill, beside the University of New Mexico, is the walkable pick for students and young professionals—Route 66 dining, a mix of historic homes, modern apartments, and condos. Uptown is the value-and-commute play, with Coronado Center shopping and fast I-40/I-25 access. The Northeast Heights and Academy area offer quiet foothill streets, Sandia trailheads, and a practical base for Kirtland AFB and Sandia labs without crossing the Rio Grande at rush hour. Downtown and EDo skew nightlife, breweries, and the Rail Runner depot; safer suburban edges include Sandia Heights, Tanoan, Four Hills Village, North Albuquerque Acres, Ventana Ranch, Bear Canyon, and Seven Bar North, while North Valley, Taylor Ranch, Rio Rancho, Corrales, and Placitas give more space and a quieter feel.

Nob Hill, beside the University of New Mexico, is the walkable pick for students and young professionals—Route 66 dining, a mix of historic homes, modern apartments, and condos. Uptown is the value-and-commute play, with Coronado Center shopping and fast I-40/I-25 access.

The Northeast Heights and Academy area offer quiet foothill streets, Sandia trailheads, and a practical base for Kirtland AFB and Sandia labs without crossing the Rio Grande at rush hour. Downtown and EDo skew nightlife, breweries, and the Rail Runner depot; safer suburban edges include Sandia Heights, Tanoan, Four Hills Village, North Albuquerque Acres, Ventana Ranch, Bear Canyon, and Seven Bar North, while North Valley, Taylor Ranch, Rio Rancho, Corrales, and Placitas give more space and a quieter feel.

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As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: cubesmart.com Source 2: juniperflatsapartments.com Source 3: facebook.com

Getting aroundTypical drives run about 19.5–21 minutes citywide, below the national average; 83.8% of commuters drive and only 1.4% use transit, so a car is the default. ABQ Ride buses and the Rail Runner commuter train (Downtown depot) cover main corridors, but most people still use I-40 and I-25. Healthcare is a major local sector and the University of New Mexico is a top employer; Kirtland Air Force Base and Sandia National Laboratories sit on the east/southeast side, which is why lab and base workers favor the Northeast Heights so they never cross the Rio Grande at rush hour. Property crime is mostly vehicle break-ins, so a garage or gated lot is worth real money.

Typical drives run about 19.5–21 minutes citywide, below the national average; 83.8% of commuters drive and only 1.4% use transit, so a car is the default. ABQ Ride buses and the Rail Runner commuter train (Downtown depot) cover main corridors, but most people still use I-40 and I-25. Healthcare is a major local sector and the University of New Mexico is a top employer; Kirtland Air Force Base and Sandia National Laboratories sit on the east/southeast side, which is why lab and base workers favor the Northeast Heights so they never cross the Rio Grande at rush hour.

Property crime is mostly vehicle break-ins, so a garage or gated lot is worth real money.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: juniperflatsapartments.com Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: cubesmart.com

OutdoorsThe Sandia Mountains shape daily life: hike the La Luz Trail to the crest, ride the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, or ski the peak in winter. The Paseo del Bosque Trail runs 16 miles (nearly 18 on some maps) along the Rio Grande through cottonwoods past Tingley Beach and the Rio Grande Nature Center; Bear Canyon Arroyo Open Space and other Sandia-foothill trails sit within about 20 minutes of most of the city. Petroglyph National Monument’s Rinconada Canyon Trail, whitewater rafting on the Rio Grande, and day trips to Tent Rocks, the Turquoise Trail, and Valles Caldera National Preserve fill weekends. Balloon season peaks at the October International Balloon Fiesta; Rainbow Ryders offer flights, and the ABQ BioPark Zoo sits along the river.

The Sandia Mountains shape daily life: hike the La Luz Trail to the crest, ride the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, or ski the peak in winter. The Paseo del Bosque Trail runs 16 miles (nearly 18 on some maps) along the Rio Grande through cottonwoods past Tingley Beach and the Rio Grande Nature Center; Bear Canyon Arroyo Open Space and other Sandia-foothill trails sit within about 20 minutes of most of the city.

Petroglyph National Monument’s Rinconada Canyon Trail, whitewater rafting on the Rio Grande, and day trips to Tent Rocks, the Turquoise Trail, and Valles Caldera National Preserve fill weekends. Balloon season peaks at the October International Balloon Fiesta; Rainbow Ryders offer flights, and the ABQ BioPark Zoo sits along the river.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: visitalbuquerque.org Source 2: newmexicomagazine.org Source 3: newmexico.org Source 4: extraspace.com Source 5: facebook.com

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Living in Albuquerque

Albuquerque sits in the high desert under the Sandia Mountains—a city of about 560,000 where UNM healthcare, Sandia Labs, and Kirtland AFB anchor jobs and typical drives run about 20 minutes. What sets it apart is pueblo-and-Hispano food culture, 300-plus days of sun, and weekends that start on the Paseo del Bosque along the Rio Grande and end on La Luz Trail or the Sandia Peak tram. Nurses near UNM often choose walkable Nob Hill; those tied to Kirtland or Sandia pick the Northeast Heights to avoid crossing the river at rush hour. Tradeoffs are real: violent crime runs above the national average and is highly block-specific—pull the city crime map before signing—plus car dependence, spring dust winds, and drought. In return: green chile, Balloon Fiesta, and a slower neighborly pace.

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As of 2026Source 1: juniperflatsapartments.com Source 2: cubesmart.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com Source 4: extraspace.com Source 5: newmexico.org Source 6: newmexicomagazine.org Source 7: thehonestlocal.com

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Health unit clinical nurse and prn nurse

Doe contract opportunity | albuquerque, new mexico

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What's around it?

Albuquerque, NMiFrom Census ACS 2024.

Life in Albuquerque, NM

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Life in Albuquerque, NM

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Albuquerque, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.