Emergency Department RN
Farmington, NM
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department at a Level III trauma center. The facility provides a wide range of services including medical, surgical, rehabilitation, childbirth, cancer care, nephrology, pediatrics, behavioral health, and extensive imaging and lab testing. The Emergency Department has 48 beds with flex space and serves a diverse patient population including ESRD, cirrhosis, COPD, psychiatric, and substance abuse cases.

Position Details

• Role: RN - Emergency Medicine
• Shift: Mids (combination of 10am-10pm and 12pm-12am)
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum two weekends per schedule
• Call: None
• Patient Ratios: 4:1 in Main ED, 6:1 in Fast Track
• Team Model: Team nursing and Pod System
• Equipment Used: Zoll Defibrillator, Level One Blood Transfuser, QinFlow Blood Warmer, Hospira Plum360, Freestyle and iSTAT POC devices, Ultrasound Guided IV
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Cerner

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in nursing
• Preferred: 2 years of Emergency Department experience
• Must have skills/experience in trauma, stroke, STEMI, sepsis, and moderate sedation

Common Diagnoses/Treatments Encountered

• End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
• Substance Abuse Disorders
• Psychological Disorders
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Abdominal Pain
• Chest Pain

Education

• RN with ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) required

Additional Notes

• No float requirements
• Social worker and unit educator assigned to the department

This opportunity offers a chance to work in a well-equipped emergency department within a scenic region known for outdoor activities and a friendly community atmosphere.