Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Santa Fe, New Mexico
CHRISTUS Saint Vincent Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Shift: Nights (7 PM - 7 AM)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse provides clinical care tailored to the patient population on assigned medical-surgical units. Responsibilities include coordinating and implementing patient care while ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency consistent with unit standards. The role requires effective communication, respect for patients and staff, and adherence to organizational goals.

Work Environment

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6
• Floating to other Medical-Surgical units as needed
• EMR system used: EPIC
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases
• Clean, well-lit, ventilated, smoke-free environment
• Varied working hours with flexibility for emergencies and schedule changes
• Physical demands include prolonged standing/walking, patient positioning, and manual dexterity

Schedule Requirements

• Weekend shifts every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• No on-call requirement

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge and skills appropriate to the patient population served
• Sensitivity to patients’ rights in care delivery
• Clear and age-appropriate communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to handle emergency/crisis situations
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, pushing, transferring patients or equipment
• Good visual and auditory acuity (normal or corrected)
• Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination

Supervision

• Reports to Patient Care Director or Manager

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.