Travel Nurse RN - Geriatrics / Skilled Nursing Facility - $1,116 to $1,125 per week in Albuquerque, NM

Registered Nurse (RN) | Geriatrics / Skilled Nursing Facility
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $1,116 to $1,125 per week
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 17 Weeks
Start Date: 8/21/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with TalentBurst, Inc. to find a qualified Geriatrics/SNF RN in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87101!

Title: Registered Nurse
Length of assignment: 17 Weeks 
Shift: 07:00 PM - 07:30 AM 
Minimum guarantee: 36 Hours
Location: Albuquerque, NM

Summary: 

Under the direction of the RN Nursing Supervisor, Unit Manager, ADON or ADON – Unit, or Center Nurse Executive (Nurse Leader), the Registered Nurse (RN) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she operates within the scope of practice defined by the State Nurse Practice Act and delegates aspects of patient care to LPNs and CNAs consistent with their scope of practice. The RN manages patient care by performing nursing assessments and collaborating with the nursing team and other disciplines, patients and families to develop effective plans of care.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:   

1. Assessment:

1. Collects, validates, synthesizes, and records objective and subjective data; 

1. Prioritizes data collection based on patient needs; 

1. Analyzes all data; 

1. Identifies actual or potential problems or needs based on data analysis; 

2. Care Planning:

1. Establishes realistic and measurable short and long term goals for the identified health problems and needs; 

1. Develops individualized interventions to achieve goals; 

1. Determines timelines within the care plan; 

1. Conducts a systematic and ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes; 

1. Reviews and revises plan of care as indicated; 

3. Implementing Care:

1. Performs nursing functions and provides care within scope of practice; 

1. Coordinates and delegates care as appropriate; 

1. Verifies that medical orders are accurately transcribed; 

1. Administers medications and performs treatments per physician orders; 

1. Communicates and documents interventions and patient response; 

4. Managing patient care:

1. Delegates care responsibilities to staff considering: 

1. Complexity of care; 

1. Competency of staff; 

1. Center policies; 

1. State's practice act; 

1. Supervises staff to ensure that delegated tasks and interventions are implemented appropriately and per policy; 

1. Evaluates and adjusts the plan of care to achieve patient goals and minimize re- hospitalizations; 

1. Actively participates in Utilization Management or Interdisciplinary Care Management Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning: 

1. Communicates team's recommendations for discharge to the attending physician, patient and family; 

1. Prepares patient/family for discharge including patient and family education; 

1. Communicates patient information with assigned staff during and between shifts; 

1. Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff; 

1. Uses Point Click Care (PCC) according to the Business Processes; 

1. Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary; 

1. Collaborates with physicians in rounds and examination of patients, as needed; 

1. Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices and preferences; 

1. Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families; 

1. Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs and other GHC and outside professional education programs; 

1. Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff; 

1. Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment; 

1. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times; 

1. Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patients; 

1. Performs other duties as requested. 

 
Compliance:

1. Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited to those within the Compliance and Ethics Program, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA. 

1. Participates in required orientation and training programs. 

1. Promptly reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance to supervisor, Compliance Liaison or to the Compliance Officer via the Integrity Hotline. 

1. Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations. 

1. Participates, as requested, in quality assurance and process improvement activities. 

Specific Educational/Vocational Requirements:

1. Graduates of an approved school of nursing is required. 

1. Must be licensed by the State Board of Nursing.

1. Experience is preferred in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing. 

1. This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs. 

1. Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required. 

1. Maintains current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs and Behavioral Centers; ALFs/ILFs as required by State). 

Job Skills:   

1. Current physical assessment skills and comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles required, including the ability to recognize and identify symptoms and manage emergency situations. 

1. Knowledge of medications, their proper dosage, and expected results. 

1. Ability to coordinate, delegate and supervise nursing functions, problem solve and make decisions as necessary. 

1. Ability to create a patient-centered environment. 

1. Ability of communicate in English both orally and in writing. 

1. Basic knowledge of computer use. 

 
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Why TalentBurst?
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We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

About TalentBurst, Inc.

TalentBurst Health  stands at the forefront of the healthcare and life sciences workforce marketplace. With a strong legacy of delivering exceptional value to some of the most respected organizations in the industry, we remain steadfast in our mission to fuel innovation and excellence through top-tier talent.

As we continue to grow, TalentBurst is rapidly emerging as the employer of choice for nursing professionals. We are proud to support the vital professionals who power these dynamic industries.

Our team excels in connecting clients with deep, specialized talent pools, solving complex workforce challenges, and elevating both our clients and ourselves as leading employers within the healthcare and life sciences communities.

The U.S. healthcare industry is the nation’s third-largest employer, accounting for over 14% of the adult workforce—and it continues to expand.

At TalentBurst, we are uniquely positioned to support this upward trajectory—empowering our clients and talent to thrive in an evolving landscape full of opportunity.

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