Travel Nurse RN - Correctional - $2,712 per week in Albuquerque, NM

Registered Nurse (RN) | Correctional
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,712 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 4 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/31/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Correctional RN in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87153!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Correctional Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years preferred License: Active nursing license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, MOAB (facility will provide) Must-Have: - Must have prior experience in corrections or significant experience in emergency or medical-surgical settings. - Must be able to sustain being on your feet for 80% of the shift. - Must be able to pass facility background check. - MOAB certification is required, or must complete training during the first week. Description: This is a smoke-free facility with no designated smoking areas. Staff on the night shift are expected to conduct one detox round and one medication-assisted treatment round. The detox round will take approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, while the medication-assisted treatment round will take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. You will be responsible for the assessments and treatments of patients undergoing substance withdrawal. You will monitor patients during the induction process for medication-assisted treatment. The Addictions department oversees the administration of Suboxone and detox medications and also conducts Suboxone inductions and Methadone medication passes. You will work with patients diagnosed with Opioid Use Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder, and poly-substance use. Patient ratios are expected to be 1:50 for detox and 1:75 for medication-assisted treatment. The unit also has interdisciplinary support including interpretation services, phlebotomy, rapid response teams, and pharmacy services. Experience with detox, substance withdrawal management, and medication administration is preferred. You are expected to learn all roles in the correctional setting but will primarily focus on addiction medicine.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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