Medical-Surgical RN
Alamogordo, NM
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (Med Surg) - Travel Assignment

Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Work Schedule: Full Time

Job Summary

• Provide routine and complex nursing care independently in a medical-surgical setting with recent orthopedic experience.
• Utilize the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Manage psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
• Administer medications and treatments following protocols; monitor for side effects and effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate tasks to other care providers.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Minimum of 1 year of medical-surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Recent orthopedic nursing experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Information

• This role involves backfilling a medical-surgical orthopedic position.
• Must meet applicable nursing competencies related to leadership and clinical practice standards.