RN PER DIEM - INPATIENT FLOAT POOL
- PRN / per diem
- BLS
- PALS
- TNCC
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RN PER DIEM FLOAT POOL – All Inpatient Units – All Shifts
Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials
RN Per Diem I $40.30, flat rate, benefit ineligible
RN Per Diem II $47.38, flat rate, benefit ineligible
RN Per Diem III $51.49, flat rate, benefit ineligible
Compensation Disclaimer
Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.
We are actively hiring Registered Nurses for the UNMH Inpatient Float Pool supporting ICU, Progressive Care (PCU), and Pediatric Inpatient units.
All shifts available – Days & Nights
RNs hired into the Float Pool will be assigned based on clinical experience, competencies, and specialty background. Nurses may float to ICU, PCU, Pediatric, and other inpatient areas consistent with their demonstrated skillset and prior patient care experience.
Apply today and a hiring manager will contact you within 48 hours to discuss your clinical background, preferred patient population, and placement.
Per Diem Levels & Scheduling Requirements
UNMH offers flexible per diem options:
RN Per Diem I: Minimum of 2 shifts per 4-week schedule period
RN Per Diem II: Minimum of 4 shifts per 4-week schedule period
RN Per Diem III: Minimum of 10 shifts per 4-week schedule period
Department: Multiple Departments
FTE: 0.05
PRN
Shift: Rotating
Position Summary
Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients consistent with clinical specialty (PCU/ICU/ED etc.), independent of patient location. Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Minimum work requirement for RN Per Diem I is two shifts per schedule. One weekend shift per schedule and one summer and one winter holiday are required. This position does not qualify for out of area float pay. Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.
Detailed responsibilities
- PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required
- POLICIES - Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies
- CARE PLAN - Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching
- TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained
- PARTICIPATION - Participate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel
- EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
- MEDICAL RECORDS - Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information
- INQUIRIES - Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy
- MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings
- ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards
- DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
- PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
- 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'
- PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable
Qualifications
Education:
Essential
- Program Graduate
Nonessential
- Bachelor's Degree
Education specialization:
Essential
- Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate
Nonessential
- Nursing
Experience:
Essential:
1 year directly related experience
Nonessential:
No preferred experience
Credentials:
Essential
- CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
- RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM
Nonessential
- Nationally Certified in area of specialty
- PALS
- TNCC and/or ENPC
Physical 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 PPE
- Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required
From UNM Health's job posting, checked Oct 23, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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