Registered Nurse - Nephrology
Farmington, New Mexico
San Juan Regional Medical Center
$1,670-1,881/weekUniti Med will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse - Nephrology
Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
Provide nursing care in a Nephrology unit, which is an extension of the Medical/Surgical units. The unit serves geriatric and adult patients with diagnoses including End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Peritoneal Dialysis, and Hemodialysis.
Shift & Hours
- Shift: Days, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
- Weekend Requirement: Minimum 2 weekend shifts per month
- Call: None
- Float: As needed per facility needs
Unit Profile
- Number of Beds: 24
- Patient Ratios: 1:4 to 1:6
- Equipment: Vital Signs machine, Bladder Scanner, Lifts, Thermal Imaging, IV pumps/tubes
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) system: Cerner
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience
- Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
- Experience in an Acute Care setting
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Additional Information
- Patient Population: Geriatric and adult patients
- Common Diagnoses/Treatments: ESRD, Peritoneal Dialysis, Hemodialysis
- No call requirements
- Must work at least 2 weekend shifts per month
Prior Travel Experience
- Not explicitly required
This position offers an opportunity to work in a level III trauma center with a diverse patient population in a scenic region known for outdoor activities.
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 Nephrology 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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