Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Roswell, New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
$1,786-2,074/weekHealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Location: Roswell, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), every other week (EOW)
Schedule: Block scheduling may be accommodated if days vary week to week
Unit: General Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) with some post-op ortho and general surgery patients
Patient Ratio: Typically 1:6, occasionally up to 1:7
Floating: Required to float as needed, rarely; may float to ICU for Med Surg overflow or Step Down patients
Call: Call required but rarely needed; no additional call pay; call may be scheduled on regular shifts if census requires
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2+ years of RN experience
- Current RN license valid in New Mexico
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification preferred
- Fingerprints required for all New Mexico travelers (agency must be registered with the state for fingerprint processing)
Additional Information
- Scrubs color: Royal Blue
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems used: Cerner, Mindray Telemetry System
- 48-hour guarantees may be accommodated (must be specified in submission)
- No intrinsic call requirements for Med Surg; call only if census dictates
- Staff must be flexible to float to other areas as appropriate
Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
Facility
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 162 beds
About Roswell, NM
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Roswell, NM here's what you should know:- Roswell's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 95°F, and winter average lows are around 27°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Roswell.
- Roswell is car-friendly with minimal traffic congestion.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Roswell has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to dust and pollen.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Roswell offers a variety of restaurants, including southwestern cuisine.
- It has a vibrant art scene, with galleries and museums showcasing local talent.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golfing and hiking in the nearby outdoor areas.
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