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

Job Opportunity: RN - Med Surg Telemetry (Travel)

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

Facility & Unit Overview

• Level III Trauma Center with state-of-the-art operating suites
• Services include medical, surgical, rehabilitation, childbirth, cancer, nephrology, pediatric, behavioral health, day surgery, imaging, and lab testing
• Surgical Inpatient Unit (3rd floor) with 24 beds
• Patient population: Adults aged 18-100+
• Patient ratio: 1:6 max with frequent admits and discharges
• Electronic Health Record system: Cerner
• Equipment: IV pumps, vital signs monitors

Position Details

• Role: RN / Charge Nurse
• Specialty: Ortho / Neuro Surgery, with Medical / Nephrology as needed
• Shift: Nights
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
• Weekend Hours: At least 3 shifts per 4-week schedule
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: May float to Medical / Nephrology / Inpatient Rehab sister units, Cardiology (lower acuity patients), or Pediatrics (adult patients only)

Required Qualifications

• License: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Required Certifications: BLS
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Skills/Experience:

  • Post-operative patient care including ortho, neurosurgical, and abdominal surgeries
  • Management of NG tubes, chest tubes, Foley catheters, TURPs
  • Care for respiratory issues, diabetic patients, sepsis, alcohol withdrawal, rib fractures, altered mental status, and pain management
• Must have at least a 3.2 overall rating on skills checklist

Additional Information

• No prior travel experience explicitly required
• Team-oriented environment; adherence to all facility policies and guidelines expected
• Patient care involves a mixture of medical and surgical diagnoses

Location Highlights

• Located in the scenic San Juan River Valley with access to rivers, golf courses, lakes, and national parks
• Opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and sightseeing
• Proximity: 1 hour drive to Durango, CO; 3 hours to Albuquerque, NM