Registered Nurse - Correctional @ University of Mexico Metropolitan Detention Center Albuquerque

Position: Registered Nurse - Correctional @ University of New Mexico Metropolitan Detention Center Albuquerque
Details

Client Name
Metropolitan Detention Center - AH
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
Correctional Health
Job

Job Title
Registered Nurse - Correctional @ University of New Mexico Metropolitan Detention Center Albuquerque
Weekly Pay
$2712.0

Shift Details

Shift
Night - 12x4 - 07PM
Scheduled Hours
48

Job Order Details

Start Date
07/20/2026
End Date
10/19/2026
Duration
13 Week(s)

Job Description

Job Title:

Registered Nurse
Profession:
Nursing
Specialty:
Correctional
Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night
Hours per

Shift: 12

Experience:

Minimum 1-2 years required
License:
Must possess a valid nursing license

Certifications:

BLS, ACLS, MOAB

Must-Have:
MOAB certification required; if not possessed, the traveler will receive a de-escalation course during their first week.
Years of experience required: 1
Weekend requirement:
Every other weekend

Description:

The role is primarily focused on the Addictions Medicine department.
The department oversees medication-assisted treatment for substance use, including Suboxone, detox medication administration, and Methadone medication pass.
You will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients undergoing withdrawal from substances.
Assessments and monitoring of patients during the induction process are also required.

Experience with detox and withdrawal is preferred.
Rationale for patient ratio experiences includes working with multiple medication passes and detox situations.
Preferred backgrounds include emergency department or medical-surgical experience along with corrections experience.
You will be required to float between Detox, Medical Intake, and Behavioral Health as needed.
Training and onboarding will focus on correctional settings and specific departmental protocols.
Candidates must have experience in patient assessment, medication administration, and managing withdrawal symptoms.
This position involves high patient volumes, with a daily census typically ranging from 1800 to 1950.

Client Details

Address
100 Deputy Dean Miera Dr SW
City
Albuquerque
State
NM
Zip Code
87153

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