Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 13-Week Contract (Day Shift)

Job Type: Contract
Location: Rio Rancho, NM
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: January 20, 2025
Shift: 12-hour Day Shift (7:00 AM start)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Overtime Rate: All-inclusive rate + $7 (after 40 hours per week)
On-Call Rate: $4 per hour pager
Holiday Rate: All-inclusive rate + $7
Travel Requirements: Must live outside of a 75-mile radius from the facility (straight-line distance, not driving distance).

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated, team-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a 13-week contract position. This role requires at least two years of current CNA experience in a hospital or long-term care setting and at least one previous 13-week travel assignment.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and have a strong focus on patient care. The CNA will be expected to provide direct patient care while ensuring safe, timely, and patient-centered services in line with the nursing process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care, including assistance with daily activities like hygiene, positioning, and ambulation.
• Monitor and document patient status, including vital signs, input/output, and test results.
• Assist with the removal of peripheral IVs and application/removal of restraints under the direction of the RN.
• Perform bedside testing such as Glucometry.
• Assist in transporting patients, specimens, blood products, and equipment.
• Ensure cleanliness in patient care areas, stock medical supplies, and maintain equipment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Complete basic clerical tasks, including answering phones and managing documentation.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the team and patient care.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of hospital or long-term care experience in the CNA role.
• At least 1 previous 13-week travel assignment completed.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health and Safety).
• EPIC EMR experience preferred, but on-site training available.
• Must be able to work on call, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must adhere to the 75-mile radius rule (no local travelers).

Additional Information:

• Time off requests must be disclosed at the time of submission to be considered for approval; requests after acceptance will not be approved.
• Travelers will float to alternate locations within 20 miles of their assigned site as needed.
• Scrubs required, but not provided by the facility.
• No holiday RTO will be approved for travelers.

Facility Information:

• Location: Rio Rancho, NM 87124
• Bed Size: Not specified
• Trauma Level: Not applicable
• EMR Used: EPIC

Compensation:

• Facility Rate: $32.00 per hour
• Charge Rate Differential: +$2.00
• Overtime Rate: All-inclusive rate + $7
• Call Back Rate: All-inclusive rate + $7

Application Requirements:

• Resume
• Two references (one from current manager)
• Completed skills checklist/competency assessment
• Disclosure of any time off requests at the time of submission

Please note:

• No local candidates (must live outside a 75-mile radius).

We look forward to receiving your application!

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