Registered Nurse Med Surg Telemetry
Farmington, NM
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg Telemetry

Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility & Unit Overview

• Level III Trauma Center with cases including Trauma Levels I, II, and III
• 198-bed hospital serving the Four Corners region (NM, AZ, CO, UT)
• Surgical Inpatient Unit (3rd floor) with 24 beds
• Patient population: Adults aged 18-100+
• Patient ratio: Maximum 1:6 with frequent admits and discharges
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) system: Cerner
• Equipment includes IV pumps and vital signs monitors

Position Details

• Role: RN / Charge Nurse
• Specialty: Orthopedic / Neurosurgery, with additional coverage in Medical / Nephrology as needed
• Shift: Days
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
• Weekend Requirement: At least 3 shifts per 4-week schedule
• Call: None
• Float Requirements: May float to Medical, Nephrology, Inpatient Rehab, Cardiology (lower acuity), Med/Surg, and Pediatrics (adult patients only)

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license for New Mexico
• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty (Orthopedic/Neurosurgery and Med Surg)
• BLS certification required
• Experience with post-operative patient care including:

  • Ortho/neurosurgical/abdominal surgeries
  • Management of NG tubes, chest tubes, Foley catheters, TURPs
  • Respiratory issues, diabetic patient care, sepsis, alcohol withdrawal
  • Rib fractures, altered mental status, pain management
• Must have at least a 3.2 overall rating on skills checklist

Additional Information

• No prior travel experience required
• Must adhere to all facility policies and guidelines as a team member
• Strong customer service and patient experience skills preferred

Summary

This travel RN position offers an opportunity to work in a busy surgical inpatient unit within a Level III trauma center. The role requires solid post-operative care skills in ortho/neuro surgery and medical/nephrology, with flexibility to float to related units. The contract is approximately 13 weeks with day shifts and no call responsibilities.