Staff Nurse/RN

Staff Nurse/RN Requisition ID req36056 Working Title Staff Nurse/RN Position Grade 13

Position Summary

The Center for Occupational Environmental Health Promotion, within the Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking a Staff RN to work in an outpatient clinic setting providing professional nursing services and patient care. This position will follow established nursing processes, including patient assessment, triage, nursing-level diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The incumbent will ensure adherence to Hospital, Department, and University policies and nursing procedures, standards, and practices. The Department of Internal Medicine is a large, progressive department with a diverse staff working in dedicated teams to provide quality work in an organized, effective, and efficient manner through innovation, training, and education. Through our collaborative work effort, we support the faculty and enhance the missions of the department, school, Health Sciences Center, and University. See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

CPR Certification must be obtained within 2 weeks of date of hire. Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. IV Certification within 6 months of hire may be required for some positions in this classification, depending on the individual needs of the department Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program; no previous experience required. Certification/Licensure State of New Mexico Licensed Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the multistate privilege to practice compact with New Mexico. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience performing off-site immunization and TST clinics Performing nursing services for US DOT/ FMCSA evaluations (including vision exams, UAs, audiology, etc) Experience performing spirometry exams Experience determining immune status for infectious diseases Administering vaccinations: MMR, Tdap, Hep B, Varicella, Influenza (and others on a case-by-case basis); and placing/reading TB skin tests Experience treating patients with body fluid exposures/needlesticks from high-risk donors Experience with workers' compensation and/or job-related injuries Bilingual - Fluent in English and Spanish Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department IM COEHP (852F) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $24.44 - $34.33 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 6/1/2026 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. A complete application includes: 1) Cover Letter detailing your directly related experience 2) Resume 3) Professional references, preferably from supervisors Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.