Surgery RN
Santa Fe, NM
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,409/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse (Surgery) - Travel Position
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days (typically 5x8-hour shifts, 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM; 4-day 10-hour shifts may also be available)
Start Date: ASAP
Job Summary
- Independently provides routine and complex nursing care in a surgical setting.
- Utilizes nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
- Administers medications and treatments per protocol, monitoring for side effects and effectiveness.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
- Assesses learning needs and educates patients, families, and caregivers.
- May float to other locations as needed.
- Weekend and on-call requirements apply.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico.
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
- Minimum 1 year of Med Surg nursing experience within the last year.
- Operating Room (OR) experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from AHA.
Work Schedule & Requirements
- Full-time position.
- Typically 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts (6:30 AM - 4:30 PM).
- May include 4-day 10-hour shifts.
- Weekend work required.
- On-call duties required.
- Floating to other units or locations may be necessary.
Additional Notes
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Santa Fe, NM
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Santa Fe, NM here's what you should know:- Slightly higher than the national average, especially in housing and healthcare.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average high is around 85°F and low is around 50°F.
- Winter average high is around 45°F and low is around 20°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available, but they may be limited due to the popularity of the city.
- It's recommended to start the search early.
- The city is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- Having a car is convenient for getting around.
- Santa Fe has a diverse population with a mix of Native American, Hispanic, and Caucasian residents.
- The age range is varied, with a significant population of retirees.
- Common health issues may include altitude-related concerns due to the city's elevation.
- There is a growing community of travel nurses in the area.
- Santa Fe offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants serving traditional New Mexican dishes.
- The city is also known for its art galleries, music venues, and outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing in the nearby mountains.
Browse similar jobs
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Farmington, NM
- AHS Staffing
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Farmington, NM
- Trustaff
- 1x8 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Farmington, NM
- LanceSoft
- 3x12 hrs, Nights