Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Silver City, New Mexico
Gila Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Silver City, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night
• No on-call required for travelers
• Emergency and/or critical care experience preferred

Licensure & Certifications Required

• Current New Mexico or multi-state Registered Nurse license
• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)
• PALS (AHA)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; emergency and/or critical care experience preferred (implies some experience preferred, but no minimum specified)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience requirement)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within a year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• Transcript or diploma required (unofficial transcript acceptable)
• Fingerprinting required by New Mexico state (must have valid Social Security number before start)
• Nursys verification as applicable
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands (Qualivis requirement)
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen within last 12 months including THC/Marijuana; second drug test with alcohol screening at orientation
• Immunizations and titers required or acceptable declinations for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit mask (N95 or equivalent) required; PAPR acceptable for bearded candidates
• Influenza vaccination strongly encouraged; declination accepted with mask requirement during flu season

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Completion of application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable unit
• Various facility-specific documents and policies must be reviewed and signed (e.g., confidentiality, code of conduct, compliance, drug-free workplace, harassment policy)
• Passport-style photo for badge (no filters, no facial piercings)

Preferred Certifications (Not Required)

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred for ER nurses
• NIH Stroke Certification required for ICU and Tele, preferred for ER
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) required for L&D and RRT
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) required for Labor and Delivery nurses

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with appropriate licensure and certifications, who is comfortable working night shifts in a hospital setting, preferably with emergency or critical care experience.