Travel Contract

Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Los Alamos, NM
LifePoint
3x12 hrs

$2,203/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
Duration13 weeks

Pay

5% higher than average Registered Nurse / Emergency Department Nurse pay in New Mexico

Estimated total pay

$2,203/week

Description

Travel RN Opportunity - Los Alamos, New Mexico

Position Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Overview

47-bed acute care facility
Approximately 300 healthcare employees
Major healthcare provider for Northern New Mexico

Requirements

Licenses: Registered Nurse License (New Mexico)
Certifications Required at Submission:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (CPI)
- NIH Certification
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (RN)
Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Additional Compliance Information

All clinical staff must be fingerprinted before hire and provide documentation that the check is being processed.
Travelers may start on a 14-day waiver while waiting on fingerprint results but must be supervised during this period.
Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel staff.

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel assignment in a community hospital setting in Northern New Mexico.

Employer

LifePoint

Response timewithin an hour

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About Los Alamos, NM

As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Los Alamos, NM here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high: 82°F, average low: 50°F.
Winter average high: 43°F, average low: 17°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through local property management companies.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as the city is not very large and has well-maintained roads.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population is relatively diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include altitude-related concerns due to the city's elevation.
Los Alamos has a small but active community of travel nurses.

Things to Do

There are various restaurants offering a range of cuisines, and the city has a growing arts and music scene.
Outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and exploring nearby national parks are popular.
Sports facilities are available for recreational activities.

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