Med Surg Telemetry RN
Farmington, NM
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Travel)

Location

Farmington, NM | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Expected 36 hours/week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 24-bed Surgical Inpatient Unit serving adult patients (ages 18–100+) with a patient ratio of up to 1:6, including managing admissions and discharges throughout the shift
• Care for post-operative patients following orthopedic, neurosurgical, and abdominal surgeries, including management of NG tubes, chest tubes, Foley catheters, and TURPs
• Assess and manage patients presenting with respiratory issues, diabetic complications, sepsis, alcohol withdrawal, rib fractures, altered mental status, and pain management needs
• Operate and monitor equipment including IV pumps and vital signs monitors; document care using Cerner EHR
• May float to Medical/Nephrology, Inpatient Rehab, Cardiology (lower acuity patients), or Pediatrics (adult patients only) as needed
• Function in a Charge Nurse capacity and adhere to all facility policies and guidelines as a member of the care team

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience
• Demonstrated experience in post-operative patient care including orthopedic, neurosurgical, and abdominal surgery patients
• Minimum 3.2 overall rating on required skills checklist
• Must complete and submit: resume, submission form, area-specific competency exam, skills checklist, and screening questions

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with medical/nephrology patient populations in addition to surgical care
• Strong customer service and patient experience skills
• Familiarity with Cerner EHR platform
• Comfort managing a mixed medical/surgical patient population with high acuity and turnover

Why Join Us

• Work at a Level III Trauma Center serving a four-state region, with exposure to a wide range of trauma and surgical cases in a collaborative team environment
• Located in the scenic San Juan River Valley near outdoor recreation, national parks, and convenient access to Durango, CO — offering a rewarding travel experience alongside professional growth