PCU RN
Farmington, NM
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,256/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
RN - PCU
Location: Farmington, New Mexico Employment type: Travel, backfill Contract length: 13 weeks Schedule: Night shift (1900-0730), 36 hours per week Weekend hours: Varies. Two-week pay period starting every other Monday and ending on a Sunday shift. Call requirements: None Openings: 1
Unit Details
- Unit: Cardiology floor, 24 beds
- Specialty: Cardiology and IMC (Intermediate Care)
- Trauma level: Level 3
- Patient population: Adult to geriatric
- Common diagnoses/treatments: STEMI, NonSTEMI, Stroke, Post Cath, ETOH
- Equipment: Standard cardiology monitoring equipment (telemetry and T-1's), IV pumps, and crash carts on North and South
- Patient ratios:
- Day and night IMC patients: 1 RN to 3 patients with actively titrating drips
- Day shift IMC patients: 1 RN to 4 patients
- Night shift IMC patients: 1 RN to 4-5 patients
- Med/Surg patients (day and night): 1 RN to 5-6 patients
Float Scope
- Floating to any unit of need is expected.
- Normal floating is to PCU, Medical, Surgical, and Nephrology.
Facility Overview
- 198-bed, level III trauma center serving the Four Corners region of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. Various trauma level I, II, and III cases are flown in.
- Services include medical, surgical, rehabilitation, childbirth, cancer, nephrology, pediatric, inpatient behavioral health, day surgery, and imaging and lab testing.
- Durango, CO is about 1 hour away, and Albuquerque, NM is about 3 hours away.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in New Mexico
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing, or higher
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Minimum of 2 years of IMC or Cardiology experience
- Minimum of 1 year of PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience, with PCU experience within the last year
Submittal Requirements
- Resume and submission form
- Area-specific competency exam
- Skills checklist
- Screening questions (see attachments)
- Cardiology traveler RN competency assessment (see attachments)
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.
Cons
No cons in working with Mikayla at all.
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About Farmington, NM
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Farmington, NM here's what you should know:- Farmington's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows can drop to 20°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Farmington.
- Farmington is car-friendly, with limited public transportation options.
- The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a small but active community of travel nurses.
- Farmington offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating.
- There are also local restaurants, art galleries, and occasional music and sports events.
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