Medical-Surgical RN
Ruidoso, NM
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position requiring recent specialty experience and a NM or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital Med/Surg and ICU setting
• Patient ratios are 1:7 for Med/Surg and 1:3 for ICU
• Bed count includes 13 Med/Surg beds and 6 ICU beds
• Day and night rotations with 12-hour shifts and weekends as needed
• Floating between departments and within local locations up to 20 miles is required
• No specific scrub color or pattern required
• Uses Epic EMR; onsite training available if needed
• Provide direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting patient needs
• Collaborate with patient, family, and healthcare team to coordinate patient care
• Administer medications and treatments according to protocols
• Supervise LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel as needed
• Must complete patient population, procedure, and protocol education and competency testing per unit standards
• Basic cardiac arrhythmia test required during orientation; must pass within two attempts to remain eligible
• No charge or precepting responsibilities are required

Requirements

• Active New Mexico or Compact State RN license required
• Minimum two years of current Med/Surg experience required
• At least one previous 13-week travel assignment required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross required
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required
• English proficiency required (speak, read, write)
• Epic EMR experience preferred but not required
• Candidates must live over 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Former perm staff must wait at least one year before being eligible for consideration as a traveler

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts