Emergency Room RN
Artesia, NM
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - ER

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend requirement with possible holiday rotation
• Maintain 1:3 nurse to patient ratio
• Complete required modules prior to working (approximately 20 hours with up to 6 hours billable)
• 1-2 days orientation with preceptor based on individual needs
• Must have 5 years of emergency department experience
• Must be able to mix and titrate critical drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Epinephrine, and Insulin
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP, NIHSS
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry and EKGs independently
• Care for patients ranging from minor injuries to major traumas, STEMIs, and strokes
• Handle oil field-related injuries including crush injuries, burns, and traumatic amputations
• Must demonstrate critical thinking skills and ability to work independently
• No floating or call requirements
• Dress code requires navy blue scrubs with jackets allowed (no hoods)
• Charting system: TruBridge - Evident
• BSN not required

Facility:

This community hospital features a 5-bed emergency department with 2 trauma bays and serves 40-50 patients daily. The facility is currently working toward Level IV trauma designation and offers more capabilities than typical small hospitals. The emergency department operates with 24/7 physician coverage, in-house security, and comprehensive diagnostic services including X-ray, CT, ultrasound, and MRI capabilities. The facility provides respiratory therapy support and maintains a separate walk-in family practice clinic for lower acuity patients.

Location:

Artesia, NM

Artesia offers a unique working environment in southeastern New Mexico with proximity to oil field operations, providing diverse emergency medicine experience. The area features a close-knit community atmosphere with outdoor recreational opportunities and a lower cost of living compared to larger metropolitan areas.