Registered Nurse - Med Surg Telemetry
Las Cruces, NM
LifePoint
3x12 hrs
$2,022/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Registered Nurse - Med Surg Telemetry
Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit & Position Details
- Unit: Medical/Surgical Telemetry
- Department: Tele Med/Surg
- Trauma Level: IV
- Shift: See shift details
- Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
- Weekend Hours: Every Other/As Needed
- Call Requirements: As Needed
- Patient Ratio: 1:6
- Patient Population: All ages
- EHR System: Meditech
- Float Requirements: May float to other Med/Surg units as needed
Required Certifications & Licenses
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIH Certification
- Registered Nurse License valid in New Mexico
Requirements/Qualifications
- Valid RN license in New Mexico
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical/Surgical Telemetry
- Medical/Surgical Telemetry experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Additional Information
- Orientation is weekly on Mondays
- Candidates must be located 60 miles or greater from the facility to qualify as Travel
- All clinical staff must be fingerprinted before hire and provide documentation that the background check is in process; a 14-day waiver with supervision is allowed while waiting on results
- Professional dress code required; no casual wear allowed
- Scrub color: Any
Facility Highlights
- Joint Commission Accredited
- Certified Primary Stroke Center
- Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI
- 199 beds
- Located in an area with year-round sunshine and abundant outdoor recreational activities
Summary
This travel RN position requires a minimum of 2 years of Medical/Surgical Telemetry experience, current New Mexico RN licensure, and certifications including ACLS, BLS, and NIH. The role involves working a 36-hour week with weekend and call responsibilities on a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit with a 1:6 patient ratio. Candidates must comply with New Mexico state fingerprinting and background check requirements.
Employer
LifePoint
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About Las Cruces, NM
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Las Cruces, NM here's what you should know:- Las Cruces has a cost of living that is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 95°F, and the average low in winter is around 30°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Las Cruces, with options available for furnished housing.
- Las Cruces is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- The city has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to the desert climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Las Cruces offers a variety of restaurants with a focus on Southwestern cuisine.
- The city has a vibrant art scene, with galleries and museums showcasing local talent.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and exploring nearby national parks.
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