Emergency Department RN
Farmington, New Mexico
San Juan Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN - Emergency Department

Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Facility & Unit Overview

• Level III trauma center with 198 beds
• Emergency Department with 48 beds (including flex space)
• Patient Ratios: 4:1 in Main ED, 6:1 in Fast Track
• Equipment includes Zoll Defibrillator, Level One Blood Transfuser, QinFlow Blood Warmer, Hospira Plum360, Freestyle and Istat POC, Ultrasound Guided IV
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) system: Cerner
• Patient population includes ESRD, Cirrhosis, COPD, Psychiatric patients

Position Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Shift: Mid shifts (10am-10pm and 12pm-12am, combination of both)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum two weekends per schedule
• Call Requirements: None
• Nursing Model: Team nursing and Pod System
• Support: Social Worker assigned to department and Unit Educator

Required Qualifications

• License: Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in New Mexico
• Education: RN with ADN degree
• Certifications: ACLS, PALS, BLS, TNCC
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in Emergency Department or Emergency Medicine specialty (2 years required)
• Skills/Experience: Trauma, Stroke, STEMI, Sepsis, Moderate Sedation

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years Emergency Department experience preferred

Common Diagnoses/Treatments Encountered

• End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
• Substance Abuse Disorders
• Psychological Disorders
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Abdominal Pain
• Chest Pain

Additional Notes

• No float requirements
• No call requirements

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-equipped, level III trauma center with a diverse patient population in a scenic region with many outdoor activities nearby.