Location: Albuquerque, NM

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Per diem (as scheduled), 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM (day shift)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $28 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, hands-on nursing care to residents in the assigned area
• Perform thorough patient assessments and document changes accurately
• Administer medications and treatments according to orders and policy
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to create and follow care plans
• Monitor vital signs and report clinical changes promptly to the care team
• Support patient comfort, dignity, and independence through person-centered care
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in New Mexico (or eligible for licensure) — RN candidates considered as noted in the role class
• Current BLS/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Ability to pass background checks and meet facility onboarding requirements
• Comfort working per diem with flexibility to cover day shifts as scheduled
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program (LPN) or equivalent nursing program for applicable roles

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in basic nursing care: vital signs, wound care, ADL support, medication administration
• Accurate clinical documentation and charting in electronic systems
• Able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced healthcare setting
• Good interpersonal skills for working with residents, families, and clinical staff
• Familiarity with infection control practices and safety protocols

Benefits

• Flexible per-diem scheduling that lets you pick shifts around your life
• Supportive team environment where your skills and voice matter
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help keep you current
• Paid orientation and access to ongoing learning opportunities
• Travel reimbursement for required trainings and meetings when applicable
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great people aboard
• Work-life friendly scheduling — evenings and weekends when you want them
• A workplace that values compassion, teamwork, and professional growth

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