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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical/Surgical unit position requiring 2 years of post-operative patient care experience and a New Mexico or compact RN license.

Details

• Work on a 24-bed Surgical Inpatient Unit at a Level III trauma center
• Care for adult patients ranging from 18 to 100+ years old
• Specialty focus includes Ortho/Neuro Surgery along with Medical/Nephrology as needed
• Patient ratios up to 1:6 with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the shift
• Uses IV pumps and vital sign monitors
• Utilizes Cerner EMR
• Day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Requires at least 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• No on-call requirements
• Float requirements include Cardiology (lower acuity patients), Med/Surg, and Pediatrics (adult patients only)
• Serves as Charge Nurse for the unit

Requirements

• Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact) required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required experience in post-operative patient care including ortho/neurosurgical/abdominal surgeries
• Experience with NG tubes, chest tubes, foley catheters/TURPs, and respiratory issues required
• Experience managing diabetic patient care, sepsis, alcohol withdrawal, rib fractures, altered mental status, and pain management required

Additional Information

• Provide post-operative and medical/surgical nursing care to a diverse adult patient population
• Deliver strong customer service and patient experience throughout care
• Work alongside a collaborative team and follow all facility policies and guidelines
• Located in Farmington, New Mexico, offering access to outdoor recreation and nearby cities like Durango, CO and Albuquerque, NM