Nephrology Registered Nurse
Farmington, NM
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Nephrology/Med-Surg unit position in Farmington, NM, requiring at least 1 year of Med/Surg experience and a valid NM or Compact RN license.

Details

• 24-bed Nephrology unit functioning as an extension of the Med/Surg floor at a 198-bed Level III trauma center
• Serves a geriatric and adult patient population with common diagnoses including ESRD, peritoneal dialysis, and hemodialysis
• Patient ratios range from 1:4 to 1:6
• Equipment used includes VS machines, bladder scanners, patient lifts, thermal imaging, and IV pumps
• EMR: Cerner
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Must be available to work at least 2 weekend shifts per month
• Floating required based on facility needs
• No on-call requirements
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NM or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association only)
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg experience required; 2 years preferred
• ADN degree or higher required
• Minimum 3.2 overall rating on skills checklist required for consideration

Additional Information

• Nephrology experience is preferred but not required
• Charge nurse experience is preferred but not required
• Observation unit experience is a plus
• Skills checklist, area-specific competency exam, and screening questions are required for consideration
• The facility is a Level III trauma center; due to its regional location, Trauma Level I, II, and III cases are also flown in
• Facility serves the Four Corners region of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah
• Farmington, NM is located in the San Juan River Valley, approximately 1 hour from Durango, CO and 3 hours from Albuquerque, NM
• Area offers hiking, kayaking, historical sightseeing, golf, and access to six National Parks