Nurse Extern- ICU / Per Diem
Company: Christus Health
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description This job requires relocation. Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Nurse Extern will apply the knowledge and
skills acquired in their nursing program in order to provide direct
patient care with compassion, excellence and efficiency. The Nurse
Extern works under the guidance of the RN/ Nurse Leader with
assigned patients, in accordance with CSV hospital guidelines for
patient care. The Nurse Extern collaborates with other disciplines
to achieve overall healthcare goals and is responsible for adhering
to the patient plan of care in order to assist patient processes
and outcomes. The Nurse Extern is responsible for competent care of
patients in the hospital setting under the guidance of an assigned
RN. The Nurse Extern functions as a member of the patient care
team, experiencing the complexities of a nursing care delivery
model while increasing their independence in taking a patient care
assignment. The Nurse Extern reports to the department Nurse leader
and will work within a defined scope of under the direct
supervision of an assigned RN. The RN assigned to the Nurse Extern
will promote learning experiences that enable the Nurse Extern to
competently perform nursing care activities in both complex and
non-complex situations. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program with
completion of the program within 12 months from hire. Nurse Extern
required to graduate from Nursing program and pass NCLEX within 3
months of graduation from accredited program.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current BLS issued through American Heart
Association is required. SKILLS: - Excellent communication skills -
Ability to read and interpret technical reports, charts, etc. -
Ability to write concise reports - Ability to handle a high level
of stress and to maintain composure under a variety of adverse
conditions - Computer skills required to enter data and generate
reports. HOSPITAL EXPANDED DUTIES TRAINING: - Peripheral
intravenous access and removal - Recording of I&Os - Foley
Catheter insertion and removal - NG insertion and removal -
Suture/Staple removal - Unit appropriate POCT - Bedside monitoring,
CR,Telemetry, Telesitter, Capnography, Oximetry - As appropriate: -
Basic Dysrythmia Course - De-Escalation Training EXPERIENCE: NATURE
OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Reports directly Nurse Manager or
designee for essential job duties and day-to-day responsibilities.
ENVIRONMENT: - Bloodborne pathogens - B Works irregular hours.
Multiple simultaneous activities around patient care. Exposure to
x-rays and infectious diseases such as hepatitis-B and AIDS. In
addition, may be subject to varying unpredictable situations such
as violence from mentally unstable patients. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged,
extensive or considerable standing/walking, kneeling, bending, and
heavy lifting. Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics.
Frequently lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or
equipment. Hearing and visual acuity must be within normal limits.
Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required. The work is
not only physically strenuous but can be stressful, sometimes
involving life-or-death situations and suffering patients.
Keywords: Christus Health, Rio Rancho , Nurse Extern- ICU / Per Diem, Healthcare , Albuquerque, New Mexico
