RN Med Surg Telemetry
Farmington, New Mexico
San Juan Regional Medical Center
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Job info
Registered Nurse (Med Surg Telemetry) - Travel Position
Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7 PM - 7 AM)
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
Weekend Requirement: At least 2 weekend shifts per month recommended
Facility & Unit Overview
- Level II Trauma Center with 43 beds in the Medical Unit
- Patient population: Adults (18 years and older)
- Patient ratios: 1:5 and 1:6
- Common diagnoses: cirrhosis, sepsis, pneumonia, respiratory illnesses, wounds, congestive heart failure (CHF)
- Equipment used: vital signs machine, bladder scanner, IV pumps, thermal imaging, lifts, tube feeding pumps
- Electronic Health Record system: Cerner
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
- Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Additional Information
- Block scheduling may be considered on a case-by-case basis
- Must achieve at least a 3.2 overall rating on the skills checklist
- Float requirements as per facility needs
- No call requirements
- Hiring process includes resume submission, competency exam, skills checklist, and screening questions
Location Highlights
- Situated in the scenic San Juan River Valley in northwest New Mexico
- Access to outdoor activities: hiking, kayaking, historical sightseeing, off-roading
- Close to multiple National Parks, rivers, lakes, and golf courses
- Approximately 1 hour drive to Durango, CO and 3 hours to Albuquerque, NM
This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-equipped, diverse medical unit within a reputable trauma center, ideal for nurses with Med/Surg experience seeking a travel assignment in a scenic and adventurous region.
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 Med Surg/Telemetry 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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