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Registered Nurse - Surgery

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Shift: Days, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. Ensures quality care is provided efficiently and safely, consistent with unit standards. Demonstrates professionalism, quality, and effectiveness in clinical practice. Treats staff, physicians, patients, and families with respect.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in New Mexico
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 1 year of experience as an RN in Surgery, including Operating Room (OR) experience within the last year
BLS Certification issued by the American Heart Association
ACLS Certification issued by the American Heart Association

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases
Clean, well-lighted, ventilated, smoke-free environment
Subject to stressful professional relationships and variable working hours due to emergencies or schedule changes
Physical demands include prolonged standing and walking, heavy lifting or transferring of patients/equipment, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
Requires good visual and hearing acuity, manual dexterity, and fine motor coordination

Additional Information

Weekend, on-call, and floating requirements apply
This is a backfill replacement position

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required.

Facility

CHRISTUS Saint Vincent Regional Medical Center

3.7rating(15 reviews)

3.0rating

Pros

None

Cons

Toxic permanent sonographers

Daniel L

Adult Echocardiography (Allied Health Professional)

Sep '25

Review of CHRISTUS Saint Vincent Regional Medical Center on Dec 1, 2025

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CHRISTUS Saint Vincent Regional Medical Center

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Short Term Acute Care
192 beds

ADDRESS455 Saint Michael's DriveSanta Fe, NM 87505

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About Santa Fe, NM

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Santa Fe, NM here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly higher than the national average, especially in housing and healthcare.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high is around 85°F and low is around 50°F.
Winter average high is around 45°F and low is around 20°F.

Furnished Housing

Options for short term rentals are available, but they may be limited due to the popularity of the city.
It's recommended to start the search early.

Transportation

The city is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
Having a car is convenient for getting around.

Demographics

Santa Fe has a diverse population with a mix of Native American, Hispanic, and Caucasian residents.
The age range is varied, with a significant population of retirees.
Common health issues may include altitude-related concerns due to the city's elevation.
There is a growing community of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Santa Fe offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants serving traditional New Mexican dishes.
The city is also known for its art galleries, music venues, and outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing in the nearby mountains.

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