Emergency Department RN
Farmington, New Mexico
San Juan Regional Medical Center
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Job info
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
Seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN to provide care in a Level III trauma center emergency department. The facility serves a diverse patient population including medical, surgical, rehabilitation, behavioral health, and pediatric cases. The role involves working a 7 PM to 7 AM shift with a minimum of two weekends scheduled per month.
Unit Information
- Department: Emergency Department
- Number of Beds: 48 (with flex space)
- Patient Ratios: 4:1 in Main ED, 6:1 in Fast Track
- Equipment: Zoll Defibrillator, Level One Blood Transfuser, QinFlow Blood Warmer, Hospira Plum360, Freestyle and iSTAT Point of Care Testing, Ultrasound Guided IV
- Electronic Health Record: Cerner
- Patient Population: ESRD, Cirrhosis, COPD, Psychiatric, Substance Abuse, CHF, Stroke, STEMI, Sepsis, Moderate Sedation cases
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
- Trauma experience
- Moderate Sedation experience
- Stroke experience
- Certifications from the American Heart Association: ACLS, PALS, BLS
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification
Work Schedule & Requirements
- Shift: 7 PM – 7 AM
- Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed
- Weekend Requirement: Minimum two weekends per schedule
- Call: None
- Float: None
- Team nursing and Pod System model
- Social Worker and Unit Educator assigned to the department
Preferred Experience
- 2 years Emergency Department experience preferred
Common Diagnoses/Treatments
- End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- Substance Abuse Disorders
- Psychological Disorders
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Abdominal Pain
- Chest Pain
Location Highlights
- Located in the scenic San Juan River Valley with access to outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and off-roading
- Close to multiple National Parks and recreational areas
Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
Facility
San Juan Regional Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with San Juan Regional Medical Center
Pros
Unit is comprised of many travelers. Core staff and travelers have all been fantastic! The unit is set up quite well to manage the surges of patients. It is the only main hospital around so it can definitely provide good experience. Most of the providers I've encountered over the last couple months actually listen to the nurses and are easy to work with.
Cons
It is definitely busy before the size of the town. I can't say I have any other cons.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 184 beds
About Farmington, NM
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Farmington, NM here's what you should know:- Farmington's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows can drop to 20°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Farmington.
- Farmington is car-friendly, with limited public transportation options.
- 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.
- 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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