Progressive Care Unit RN (Telemetry)
Santa Fe, NM
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - PCU

Job Details:

• Work 0.9 FTE 36 hours (3x12) varied shift schedule - mainly days with possible nights occasionally
• Day and night shifts will not be scheduled back-to-back
• Work weekends as needed
• On call/call back coverage: 12 hours every 4 weeks
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:7
• Float between departments and local locations within 20 miles as required
• Provide direct patient care using nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physician or standard protocols
• Coordinate patient care through collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Care for medically complex patient population awaiting community placement in long-term stay setting
• Provide nursing care for Med/Surg level patients without direct escalation path to ICU
• Recognize, de-escalate, and respond to deteriorating patient conditions
• Assume clinical supervision responsibilities for LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel
• Must successfully pass onsite Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) test before starting assignment
• Required: 2 years current experience in 18+ bed telemetry or progressive care unit
• Required: Successful completion of at least one 13-week travel assignment
• Required certifications: New Mexico or Compact State nursing license, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Required education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
• No charge or precepting responsibilities

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a progressive care unit that provides specialized nursing care for medically complex patients. The facility serves as a transitional care setting for patients awaiting community placement in long-term care facilities. The organization maintains high standards for cardiac care competency and utilizes modern healthcare technology to deliver comprehensive patient services across multiple departments and locations.

Location:

Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe offers a unique blend of rich cultural heritage, stunning high desert landscapes, and vibrant arts scene in the heart of New Mexico. The city provides an exceptional quality of life with year-round outdoor recreation opportunities, world-class dining, and a thriving healthcare community in a picturesque setting surrounded by mountains.