Surgical RN
Santa Fe, NM
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN - Surgery (Travel)

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on assigned units. Ensures quality care is provided efficiently and safely, consistent with unit standards. Demonstrates professionalism, respect, and effective communication with staff, physicians, patients, and families.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: Days, 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM
• Weekend requirement: Yes (details discussed during interview)
• On-call requirement: Yes (details discussed during interview)
• Floating: May float to other departments as needed

Required Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program

Licenses & Certifications

• Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license
• BLS Certification from AHA required
• ACLS Certification from AHA required
• Must maintain certifications without grace period for renewal

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an RN in the specialty (Surgery)
• Robotic & Neuro experience required

Skills & Abilities

• Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the patient population served
• Sensitive to patients’ rights in care delivery
• Clear and concise communication appropriate to patient developmental age

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases
• Clean, well-lighted, ventilated, smoke-free environment
• Ability to handle emergency/crisis situations
• Prolonged standing and walking; heavy physical effort to position, push, or transfer patients or equipment
• Requires reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
• Normal or correctable hearing and vision; manual dexterity and fine motor coordination

Additional Notes

• This is a backfill replacement position
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role