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RN - Emergency Dept

Location: Farmington, New Mexico Employment type: Travel Contract length: 13 weeks Hours per week: 36 Shift: 7P - 7A Openings: 1

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in New Mexico
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
2 years of Emergency Department experience, including experience within the last year
ACLS issued by American Heart Association
PALS issued by American Heart Association
BLS issued by American Heart Association
TNCC
Experience with conscious or moderate sedation
Trauma experience
Stroke experience
Experience working with STEMI patients

Unit Details

Unit: Emergency Department, 3rd-level trauma center (Trauma Level 3)
Beds: 48 with flex space
Patient ratios: 4:1 main ED, 6:1 fast track
Patient population: ESRD, cirrhosis, COPD, psychiatric
Common diagnoses/treatments (in addition to those above): Substance abuse disorders, psychological disorders, CHF, abdominal pain, chest pain
Care model: Team nursing and pod system; social worker assigned to the department; unit educator
Equipment: Zoll defibrillator, Level One blood transfuser, QinFlow blood warmer, Hospira Plum360, Freestyle and iStat POC, ultrasound-guided IV
EHR: Cerner (software familiarity, not a credential)

Schedule

Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
Weekend hours: Minimum of two weekends per schedule
Call requirements: None
Float requirements: None

Facility Overview

198-bed, level III trauma center with state-of-the-art operating suites
Various trauma level I, II, and III cases are flown to the facility
Serves the Four Corners region of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah
Services include medical, surgical, and rehabilitation, plus a childbirth center, cancer center, nephrology unit, pediatric unit, inpatient behavioral health unit, day surgery center, and imaging and lab services
Accreditation awarded for PCI, mammography, and laboratory

Location Notes

Located in the San Juan River Valley in northwest New Mexico
About 1 hour drive to Durango, CO, and 3 hours to Albuquerque, NM

Facility

San Juan Regional Medical Center

3.3rating(47 reviews)

3 nurses recommend working with San Juan Regional Medical Center

Anonymous

PCU - Progressive Care Unit (RN)

Staff Position

5.0rating

Pros

Very friendly staffs, very friendly environment, and very helpful people. They treat travelers as a family. Very faiir assignments.

Cons

None.

Review of San Juan Regional Medical Center on Aug 20, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
184 beds

ADDRESS801 West MapleFarmington, NM 87401

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About Farmington, NM

As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Farmington, NM here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Farmington's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows can drop to 20°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Farmington.

Transportation

Farmington is car-friendly, with limited public transportation options.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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