Icu Nurse Salary in Albuquerque, NM

UNM Hospitals participates in the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) and depending on your Nursing Education and National Certifications, you'll work towards one of five CAP levels that offer increasing compensation. You may earn up to $8.00 in addition to base pay.Sign-on BonusDepartment: ICU - SRMCFTE: 0.50Part TimeShift: DaysPosition Summary:Function as unit educator, master teacher, master preceptor and facilitates evidenced-based research into specialized areas of nursing. Utilize the expertise of a practitioner to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for a specialized group of patients. Perform as a unit educator while maintaining clinical skills by performing as a clinical instructor for students from the CON on home unit and/or assisting in staffing on unit. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.Detailed responsibilities:* PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols* DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops* PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes* PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk* PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner* PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"* LEAD - Provide educational leadership to enhance specialized patient care within clinical protocols* INITIATE - Initiate unit-based strategies for developing clinical skills through the master clinician, master preceptor model* PLAN - Develop patient plans of care incorporating evidenced-based research and national standards* CONSULTS - Consult with and serve as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care* ASSIST - Assist patient and caregivers with educational needs, problem solving, and health management aspects across the continuum of care* MONITOR - Monitor trends and implement educational strategies to ensure quality standards and parameters are achieved* COLLABORATE - Collaborate with the Clinical Educator as well as the Clinical Nurse Specialist, Specialty RN, or Unit Director to plan and implement pertinent curricula* PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients, providing specialized patient care within nursing protocols and assisting the admission, transfer and discharge process performing all RN nursing duties* EDUCATE - Educate appropriate staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments for their service; coordinates in-service training/workshops for appropriate staff* PERFORM - Perform as a unit educator while maintaining clinical skills by performing as a clinical instructor for students from the CON on home unit and/or assisting in staffing on unit QualificationsEducation:Essential:* Bachelor's DegreeNonessential:* Master's DegreeEducation specialization:Essential:* BSN or MSNNonessential:* NursingExperience:Essential:18 months directly related experienceNonessential:Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo3 years directly related experience2 years specialty area experienceCredentials:Essential:* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days* RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM* Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert w/in 90 Days* Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) w/in 6 months of hire* Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification w/in 6 months* Basic Arrhythmia Cert w/in 1 yearNonessential:* Current Instructor in BLS, ACLS, NRP or other instruct certPhysical Conditions:Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.Working conditions:Essential:* Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPEDepartment: Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse Nuero ICU Night shifts available - 36 to 48 Hours per weekWe have positions for Nuero ICU RNs for 8 - 12 Week assignments in Albuquerque, NM, starting as soon as you are available.Weekly Rates:36 hours per week - $1,962.0048 hours per week - $2,792.00Location: Albuquerque, NMJob Description & RequirementsPosition: Registered Nurse - TravelSpecialty: Nuero ICUShift: NightsDuration: We have 6, 8, 10, or 13-week assignments availableAssignment Start Date: ASAPThis assignment will offer you a flexible schedule, TOP pay (we will match or beat any competitors quote), full benefits starting on your first day and you get to work with an Awesome Recruiter and have your very own Travel Concierge that will help you with every step of the way and back. Orion Healthcare is changing the way Travelers Travel by putting YOU first. (HG.36.1.5)If you don't see a position here, please email us and one of our Recruiters will follow up with you immediately with travel options in your desired location.Requirements/Skills: At least 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse working on an/a Nuero/ICU unit within the last 2 years.