Registered Nurse - Nephrology
Farmington, New Mexico
San Juan Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Nephrology

Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in a 24-bed Nephrology unit, an extension of the Med/Surg units.
• Shift: Days, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
• Weekend requirement: At least 2 weekend shifts per month
• No call requirements
• Patient population: Geriatric and adults
• Patient ratios: 1:4 to 1:6
• Electronic Health Record system: Cerner

Unit & Facility Highlights

• Level III trauma center with medical, surgical, rehabilitation, childbirth, cancer, nephrology, pediatric, behavioral health, day surgery, imaging, and lab services.
• Facility uses equipment such as vital signs machines, bladder scanners, lifts, thermal imaging, and IV pumps/tubes.
• Located in a scenic area with outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking, kayaking, and access to national parks.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Minimum 1 year of Nephrology experience within the last year
• Med/Surg experience
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred Qualifications

• Nephrology experience preferred but not required.
• Charge nurse experience preferred but not required.
• Observation Unit experience is a plus.

Additional Information

• Float to other units as needed.
• Common diagnoses/treatments include ESRD, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Hemodialysis.
• Submittal requirements include resume, submission form, area-specific competency exam, skills checklist, and screening questions.

Lifestyle & Community

• Farmington offers an affordable, friendly community with access to rivers, golf courses, lakes, and national parks.
• Approximately 1 hour drive to Durango, CO, and 3 hours to Albuquerque, NM.