Progressive Care Unit RN
Farmington, NM
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,285/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, Farmington, New Mexico. The position provides nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a cardiology and intermediate care setting. Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring, management of patients with active titrating drips, and care for conditions such as myocardial infarction, stroke, post-catheterization recovery, and alcohol-related disorders.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Associate degree in nursing or higher
- Active state Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 1 year of cardiology or intermediate care experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years of intermediate care or cardiology experience
- Intermediate care and cardiac care experience
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Floating may include progressive care, medical, surgical, and nephrology units.
- Patient population ranges from adult to geriatric.
- Weekend requirements vary, and there are no call requirements.
- Patient care includes telemetry monitoring, intravenous pumps, and crash cart readiness.
- Typical diagnoses include ST-elevation myocardial infarction, non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction, stroke, post-catheterization care, and alcohol-related disorders.
- Submission materials include a resume, submission form, skills checklist, competency examination, screening responses, and cardiology traveler competency assessment.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
12 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
Pros
The Best most responsive recruiter at cross country. Could give 6. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars
Cons
None
Recommends working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
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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