Emergency Department RN
Farmington, NM
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN – Emergency Department (ED)

Facility: San Juan Regional Medical Center
Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Department: Emergency Department
Specialty: Emergency Medicine / ED RN
Shift: Nights – 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Contract Weeks Listed: 91
Call: None

Position Overview

San Juan Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department for a night-shift travel assignment.

The facility is a 198-bed Level III Trauma Center serving the Four Corners region of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. Due to the facility's location, patients requiring higher-level trauma care may be transported by air to the facility, and the ED manages a broad range of emergency conditions.

The Emergency Department uses a team nursing and pod system, with a dedicated social worker and unit educator supporting the department.

Schedule

Required Certifications

The following certifications are required:

• BLS – AHA
• ACLS – AHA
• PALS – AHA
• TNCC – AHA
• ENPC – AHA

Important: The posting specifically states that the required certifications must be from AHA.

Required Education

• RN – ADN required

The posting specifically lists RN ADN under required education.

Required Experience

• 2 years of experience required
• 2 years of Emergency Department experience preferred

Candidates should have strong emergency nursing experience and be comfortable caring for a diverse, high-acuity patient population.

Required ED Skills / Clinical Experience

Candidates must have experience with:

• Trauma
• Stroke
• STEMI
• Sepsis
• Moderate sedation

These are specifically listed under the Must Have Skills/Experience section.

Emergency Department Information

Department: Emergency Department
Trauma Level: Level III
Facility Department/Cost Center: 2004
Number of Beds: 48 beds with flex space

Patient Ratios

Main ED:

• Approximately 4:1

Fast Track:

• Approximately 6:1

Patient Population

The ED cares for a broad adult and geriatric emergency population, including patients with:

• ESRD
• Cirrhosis
• COPD
• Psychiatric conditions
• Substance abuse disorders
• CHF
• Abdominal pain
• Chest pain
• Stroke
• STEMI
• Sepsis
• Trauma

Common Diagnoses / Treatments

Common conditions and treatments include:

• End-stage renal disease (ESRD)
• Substance abuse disorders
• Psychological/psychiatric disorders
• COPD
• Congestive heart failure (CHF)
• Abdominal pain
• Chest pain
• Trauma
• Stroke
• STEMI
• Sepsis
• Moderate sedation

Emergency Department Equipment

The department utilizes a variety of emergency and critical-care equipment, including:

• Zoll Defibrillator
• Level One Blood Transfuser
• QinFlow Blood Warmer
• Hospira Plum360
• Freestyle POC
• i-STAT POC
• Ultrasound-guided IV equipment

EHR / Documentation

EHR: Cerner

Candidates should be comfortable documenting patient assessments, interventions, medications, and care plans in an electronic health record.

Department Structure

The ED operates using:

Team Nursing

Care is delivered through a collaborative team nursing model.

Pod System

The Emergency Department utilizes a pod-based organization to coordinate patient care and workflow.

Additional Support

• Social Worker assigned to the department
• Unit Educator available to support staff

Floating

Float Requirement: None

The posting specifically states that there are no float requirements.

RN Responsibilities

The ED RN will be responsible for providing safe, comprehensive emergency nursing care, including:

• Performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Prioritizing patients according to clinical condition and acuity.
• Developing and implementing nursing care plans.
• Monitoring patients for changes in condition.
• Providing emergency interventions as appropriate.
• Administering medications and treatments.
• Caring for trauma patients.
• Providing care to stroke and STEMI patients.
• Managing patients with sepsis.
• Assisting with moderate sedation procedures.
• Monitoring patients during and after procedures.
• Initiating appropriate emergency interventions.
• Maintaining accurate patient documentation in Cerner.
• Collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Coordinating care with the nursing team.
• Providing patient and family education.
• Maintaining patient safety and confidentiality.
• Following facility policies, procedures, and nursing standards.

Submission Requirements

The facility requires the following for submission:

Required Documents

• Updated Resume
• Submission Form

Additional Screening Requirements

• Area-specific competency exam
• Skills checklist
• Screening questions as specified in the facility attachment

Candidates should have all required documentation completed before submission.

Facility Overview

San Juan Regional Medical Center

Location: Farmington, New Mexico

Facility Size: 198 beds

Trauma Designation: Level III Trauma Center

San Juan Regional Medical Center provides healthcare services throughout the Four Corners region, including:

• New Mexico
• Arizona
• Colorado
• Utah

Major Services Include

• Medical services
• Surgical services
• Rehabilitation
• Childbirth Center
• Cancer Center
• Nephrology
• Pediatric services
• Inpatient Behavioral Health
• Day Surgery
• Imaging
• Laboratory services

The facility also has state-of-the-art operating suites.

Facility Recognition / Accreditations

The posting notes that:

• PCI, Mammography, and Laboratory services have received accreditation.
• The facility has been recognized among the Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals in the U.S.
• The hospital has received a Reputation 800 Award in Healthcare.

Farmington, New Mexico

Farmington is located in the San Juan River Valley in northwest New Mexico.

The area offers access to:

• Three rivers
• Four golf courses
• Five lakes
• Six National Parks
• Off-roading areas
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Scenic landscapes
• Historical sightseeing

Nearby Cities

• Durango, Colorado: Approximately 1 hour away
• Albuquerque, New Mexico: Approximately 3 hours away

Quick Submission Checklist

License / Education

•  RN
• ADN
• 2 years nursing experience

Certifications – AHA Required

•  BLS – AHA
• ACLS – AHA
• PALS – AHA
• TNCC – AHA
• ENPC – AHA

Clinical Experience

•  Emergency Department experience
• Trauma
• Stroke
• STEMI
• Sepsis
• Moderate sedation
• 2 years ED experience preferred

Submission Documents

•  Updated resume
• Submission form
• Area-specific competency exam
• Skills checklist
• Screening questions completed

Schedule

•  7 PM–7 AM
• 36 hours/week
• Minimum 2 weekends per schedule
• No call
• No floating