Staff Nurse/RN

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 41,328 - 53,037; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Employee wellness programs

Discounted event tickets

Job summary

The University of New Mexico SHAC seeks a knowledgeable Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing services in Allergy & Immunization and General Medicine clinics for a diverse student body. A background in urgent care, public health, or primary care is preferred, with strong teamwork and patient education.

Located on campus, SHAC offers comprehensive on-site services and benefits including tuition remission and wellness programs. CPR prior to hire and vaccination compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program; NM RN license or multi-state compact.
• Pre-employment physical and vaccination requirements may apply; CPR within 2 weeks of hire.

Skills

Teamwork

Prioritization

Calm under pressure

IV starts

Education

RN licensure NM/compact

Accredited nursing program graduate

Job description

Staff Nurse/RN

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.

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.

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

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

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

No

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Veteran Preference Program

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Background Check Information

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 https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.