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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical Surgical position requiring NM or compact RN license and at least 2 years of post-operative surgical nursing experience.

Details

• Work on a 24-bed Surgical Inpatient Unit within a Level III trauma center
• Specialty focus on Ortho/Neuro Surgery along with Medical/Nephrology patients as needed
• Patient population ranges from adults age 18 to 100+
• Patient ratio of 1:6 max with frequent admits and discharges throughout the shift
• Uses IV pumps and vital sign monitors
• Charts in Cerner EHR
• Day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Weekend coverage required at least 3 shifts per 4-week schedule
• No call requirements
• Float requirements include Medical/Nephrology/Inpatient Rehab sister units, Cardiology for lower acuity patients, Med/Surg, and Pediatrics for adult patients only

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Serves as Charge Nurse responsibilities may be included on the unit
• Must follow all facility policies and guidelines consistent with permanent staff expectations
• Candidates with strong customer service and patient experience skills preferred
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply if they meet the experience requirements