RN Med/Surg Telemetry
Farmington, NM
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Med Surg Telemetry) - Travel Assignment

Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7 PM - 7 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours (weekend shifts recommended at least 2 per month)

Facility & Unit Overview

• Level II Trauma Center with 43 beds in the Medical Unit
• Patient population: Adults (18 years and older)
• Patient ratios: 1:5 and 1:6
• Equipment includes vital signs machines, bladder scanners, IV pumps, thermal imaging, lifts, and tube feeding pumps
• Electronic Health Record system: Cerner

Job Description

• Specialty: Medical/Surgical with Telemetry
• Common patient diagnoses: cirrhosis, sepsis, pneumonia, respiratory illnesses, wounds, congestive heart failure (CHF)
• Float requirements as needed by the facility
• Block scheduling considered on a case-by-case basis

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred Qualifications

• Charge nurse experience preferred but not required
• Oncology skills helpful but not necessary

Additional Information

• Weekend shifts: Policy recommends working at least 2 per month
• No call requirements
• Submittal requirements include resume, competency exam, skills checklist, and screening questions
• Location offers access to outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and sightseeing in a scenic area with multiple nearby national parks and recreational opportunities

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a well-equipped trauma center serving a multi-state region, with a focus on medical-surgical telemetry nursing in a supportive and scenic environment.