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Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos Medical Center

$1,775-2,295/week
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Travel RN Opportunity - Los Alamos, New Mexico

Position Details

  • Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Location: Los Alamos, NM
  • Employment Type: Travel
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Overview

  • 47-bed acute care facility
  • Major healthcare provider for Northern New Mexico
  • Approximately 300 healthcare employees

Requirements

  • Licenses & Certifications (must have at submission):
    • Registered Nurse License (New Mexico)
    • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
    • BLS (Basic Life Support)
    • Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (CPI)
    • NIH Certification
    • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • State Compliance:
    • Fingerprinting required before hire with documentation that the check is in process
    • May start on a 14-day waiver while awaiting fingerprint results but must be supervised (except physicians)
  • Experience:
    • Minimum 2 years of experience as an RN
  • Prior Travel Experience:
    • Not explicitly required

Additional Notes

  • Orientation is held weekly on Mondays
  • Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel
  • Client may require additional certifications beyond those listed

Facility

Los Alamos Medical Center

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 47 beds
ADDRESS3917 West RoadLos Alamos, NM 87544
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About Los Alamos, NM

As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Los Alamos, NM here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
  • Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average high: 82°F, average low: 50°F.
  • Winter average high: 43°F, average low: 17°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through local property management companies.
Transportation
  • Car friendliness is high, as the city is not very large and has well-maintained roads.
  • Public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • The population is relatively diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
  • Common health issues may include altitude-related concerns due to the city's elevation.
  • Los Alamos has a small but active community of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • There are various restaurants offering a range of cuisines, and the city has a growing arts and music scene.
  • Outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and exploring nearby national parks are popular.
  • Sports facilities are available for recreational activities.
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