Emergency Department RN
Farmington, New Mexico
San Juan Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN - Emergency Department

Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Facility & Unit Overview

• Level III Trauma Center with 48 beds (flex space)
• Emergency Department (ED)
• Patient Ratios: 4:1 in Main ED, 6:1 in Fast Track
• Patient Population includes ESRD, Cirrhosis, COPD, Psychiatric cases
• Equipment includes Zoll Defibrillator, Level One Blood Transfuser, QinFlow Blood Warmer, Hospira Plum360, Freestyle and Istat POC, Ultrasound Guided IV
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) system: Cerner
• Team nursing and Pod System in place
• Social Worker and Unit Educator assigned to the department

Position Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum two weekends per schedule
• Call Requirements: None
• Number of Openings: 1

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years in Emergency Department nursing
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association)
  • PALS (American Heart Association)
  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course, AHA)
• Required Education: RN with ADN degree

Skills & Competencies

• Must Have Experience/Skills:

  • Trauma care
  • Stroke management
  • STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction) care
  • Sepsis management
  • Moderate sedation
• Preferred: 2 years Emergency Department experience

Common Diagnoses & Treatments Encountered

• End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
• Substance Abuse Disorders
• Psychological Disorders
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Abdominal Pain
• Chest Pain

Additional Notes

• No float requirements
• No call requirements
• Work environment supports team nursing with dedicated social worker and educator

Location Highlights

• Located in the scenic San Juan River Valley, northwest New Mexico
• Access to outdoor activities: hiking, kayaking, off-roading, golf, and national parks
• Close proximity to Durango, CO (1 hour drive) and Albuquerque, NM (3 hour drive)

Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.