Emergency Department RN
Tucumcari, NM
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: ED RN

Location:
Tucumcari, New Mexico

Employment Type:
Clinical - Nursing

Job Summary

• Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department using the nursing process.
• Ensure safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document patient needs and responses.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Identify and address patient and family learning and discharge needs.
• Supervise LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel clinically.
• Complete patient population/age-specific education and competency testing.
• Floating between departments or local locations within 20 miles is required.
• Must successfully pass a Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) test onsite before starting; one retest allowed, failure results in contract cancellation.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years current experience in a large Emergency Department.
• Must be a team player, flexible, and accustomed to a fast-paced environment.
• Must have successfully completed at least one 13-week travel assignment (prior travel experience required).
• Successful completion of the BCA test is mandatory.

Education Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required.

Certifications & Licensure

• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS must be completed through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross.

Preferred Skills

• Epic experience preferred but not required; training available onsite.