Registered Nurse Med Surg Telemetry
Farmington, New Mexico
San Juan Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Med Surg Telemetry

Location

• Farmington, New Mexico
• Surgical Inpatient Unit (3rd floor)
• Level 3 Trauma Center (often cares for Level 1 and 2 trauma cases)
• Adult patient population (ages 18-100+)
• 24 beds, patient ratio up to 1:6 with admissions and discharges throughout the shift
• Electronic Health Record system: Cerner

Employment Details

• Travel assignment
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
• Weekend requirement: At least 3 shifts per 4-week schedule
• No call requirements
• Float to Medical, Nephrology, Inpatient Rehab, Cardiology (lower acuity), Med/Surg, and Pediatrics (adult patients only)

Unit and Patient Care

• Specialty areas: Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Medical, Nephrology
• Common patient care includes post-operative ortho/neurosurgical/abdominal surgeries
• Care for patients with NG tubes, chest tubes, Foley catheters, TURPs, respiratory issues, diabetes, sepsis, alcohol withdrawal, rib fractures, altered mental status, and pain management
• Equipment used: IV pumps, vital signs monitors

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS certification
• Experience with post-operative patient care in orthopedic, neurosurgical, and abdominal surgeries
• Experience caring for patients with NG tubes and rib fractures

Additional Information

• Must follow all facility policies and guidelines as regular staff do
• Position includes charge nurse responsibilities
• Submittal requirements include resume, competency exam, skills checklist, and screening questions

This role offers an opportunity to work in a scenic region with access to outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and exploring national parks.