RN Med Surg Telemetry
Farmington, NM
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Med/Surg Telemetry travel assignment at a Level III Trauma Center in Farmington, NM, requiring a minimum of 2 years of post-operative care experience and an active NM or Compact RN license.

Details

• Inpatient Surgical Unit (3rd floor) of a 198-bed Level III Trauma Center that frequently receives Level I and II trauma cases via air transport
• Specialty focus on ortho/neuro surgery with additional medical and nephrology patients as needed
• Adult patient population ranging in age from 18 to 100+
• Patient ratio of 1:6 maximum with admissions and discharges expected throughout the shift
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 36 hours per week
• At least 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• No on-call requirements
• Floating may occur to Medical/Nephrology, Inpatient Rehab, Cardiology (lower acuity patients), or Pediatrics (adult patients only)
• EMR: Cerner
• Equipment includes IV pumps and vital signs monitors

Requirements

• Active NM or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Post-operative patient care experience required, including ortho, neurosurgical, and abdominal surgeries
• Experience with NG tubes, chest tubes, Foley catheters/TURPs, and respiratory management required
• Experience managing diabetic patients, sepsis, alcohol withdrawal, rib fractures, altered mental status, and pain management required
• Skills checklist with an overall rating of at least 3.2 required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provides care for a mixed surgical and medical patient population with frequent patient turnover, including admissions and discharges
• The facility serves the Four Corners region of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah
• The hospital holds accreditations in PCI, Mammography, and Laboratory services and has received the Reputation 800 Award in Healthcare
• Area-specific competency exam and completed screening questions are required for consideration
• Farmington, NM is located in the San Juan River Valley near three rivers, six National Parks, and extensive outdoor recreation; approximately 1 hour from Durango, CO and 3 hours from Albuquerque, NM