Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Roswell, New Mexico
Lovelace Regional Hospital - Roswell

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry Nights

Location

• Roswell, New Mexico

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift
• 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:00 to 6:30)
• Option to work 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend required

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in the specialty
• First-time travel nurses are welcome (no prior travel experience required)

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in New Mexico
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Additional certifications may be required as applicable (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, MAB, NIH Stroke Certification, CPI)

Required Qualifications and Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks upon hire
  • Education verification (highest level)
  • Fingerprinting completed onsite during orientation (New Mexico placements only)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (fit test done onsite)
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Completion of unit-specific skills checklist annually
• Work history verification for the past 7 years

Additional Requirements

• Completion of employment application/resume
• Color blindness test (online version acceptable)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam with minimum passing score of 80%
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement and HIPAA compliance
• References are not required for clearance but may be requested internally

This position offers a night shift opportunity on a medical-surgical telemetry unit with flexible hours and a supportive environment for nurses new to travel assignments.