Med/Surg - RN

Med/Surg - RN

• Albuquerque, New Mexico
• salary
• Unavailable
• Hours per week
• 36
• Shifts
• 3/12's
• Start Date
• Unavailable
• Duration
• 52 weeks
• Job Number
• 1086

GhostRx Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is seeking experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurses to care for our nation’s Veterans at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico . This is a full-time, long-term contract assignment working 3×12-hour shifts on a busy inpatient Med/Surg unit, where you will deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to adult Veterans recovering from surgery, managing acute illness, and living with complex chronic conditions.

If you are looking for meaningful work, a stable 52-week assignment, and the chance to give back to those who served, we would love to hear from you.

Position Highlights

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) Registered Nurse
• Facility: Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center – Albuquerque, NM
• Schedule: 36 hours per week (three 12-hour shifts)
• Assignment Length: 52 weeks
• Employment Type: Full-time contract through GhostRx

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care Medical-Surgical RN experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Active, full, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Ability to successfully complete VA credentialing, background investigation, and pre-placement health requirements
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of adult Veteran patients on an inpatient Medical-Surgical unit.
• Perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns promptly.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Safely administer oral, IV, and subcutaneous medications, IV fluids, and blood products according to VA policy.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care, including pain management, wound and incision care, drain management, and early mobility.
• Manage patients with chronic and acute conditions such as diabetes, COPD, CHF, infections, and renal disease.
• Respond to rapid response and emergency situations and initiate BLS as needed.
• Educate Veterans and their families on diagnoses, medications, self-care, and discharge instructions to support safe transitions of care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
• Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and VA nursing standards of practice while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.

Why Work With GhostRx?

• Mission-driven work: Serve the Veterans who served our country at a respected VA medical center.
• Long-term stability: A full-year assignment with a consistent 36-hour schedule.
• Veteran-owned company: Join a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business dedicated to federal healthcare.
• Dedicated support: Our recruiting and credentialing teams guide you from application through onboarding and your first day.
• Live in the Land of Enchantment: Enjoy Albuquerque’s sunshine, mountain views, outdoor recreation, and rich culture.

Ready to make a difference? Click Apply to submit your application, or email your resume to recruiters@ghostrx.com and reference Job #1086.

GhostRX, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are unable to apply due to a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting hr@ghostrx.com or dialing 711 (TTY).

This contractor and subcontractor abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a), and 41 CFR 60‑741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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