Med Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Farmington, New Mexico
San Juan Regional Medical Center
$1,670-2,038/weekUniti Med will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse - Med Surg Telemetry
Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
Provide nursing care on a medical-surgical unit in a Level II trauma center. The unit has 43 beds with patient ratios of 1:5 and 1:6. The shift is nights from 7 PM to 7 AM, with a 36-hour workweek and a recommendation to work at least 2 weekend shifts per month.
Unit & Patient Population
- Medical-Surgical unit
- Patient population: Adults (18 years and older)
- 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 (EHR) system: Cerner
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
- Minimum 1 year of medical-surgical nursing experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Additional Information
- Float requirements as per facility needs
- Block scheduling may be considered on a case-by-case basis
- Patient ratios typically 1:5 or 1:6
- No call requirements
- Must have at least a 3.2 overall rating on skills checklist
Work Environment & Location Highlights
- Located in a scenic area with access to outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and off-roading
- Close to multiple national parks and recreational areas
- Friendly and affordable community setting
Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
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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