Staff Nurse/RN in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req37340

Working Title:
Staff Nurse/RN

Position Grade:
13

Position Summary:
The University of New Mexico Student Health & Counseling clinic (SHAC) is recruiting for a knowledgeable, detail-oriented Registered Nurse to provide professional nurse services to a diverse university student body in our Allergy & Immunization and General Medicine clinics. A background in urgent care, public health, and/or primary care desired.

The Student Health & Counseling Center is located at the center of campus. The clinic provides comprehensive primary and mental health services and has a laboratory, x-ray, pharmacy, physical therapy, massage, acupuncture, case management, and health promotions on site. Other medical services provided are same day appointments, travel medicine, immunizations, and sports medicine.

Please check out our website to learn more: https://shac.unm.edu/

As an employee of UNM, being a Lobo means access to a robust benefits package, access to resources and perks from discounted event tickets to tuition remission. We foster a Work + Life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more.

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.

Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
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.

Department:
Student Health and Counseling (037A)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
Hourly: $30.00 to $38.50; Based on Education and Experience

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:
8/14/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please include resume/UNMJobs application, cover letter, and three professional references.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:

• Registered Nurse, licensed in the State of NM, who can work effectively as a member of a team, prioritize multiple demands, and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Experience in a variety of clinical settings including public health, urgent care, primary care, and sexual health.
• Work effectively with a largely adolescent/young adult population.
• Competent in IV starts /administer IV medications.
• Willing and able to work up to 1.0FTE, (5) five days a week, Monday- Friday, 8AM-5PM, no weekends or holidays and no on-call.