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

Job Opportunity: RN - Med Surg Telemetry

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

Facility & Unit Overview

• Level III Trauma Center with cases including Trauma Levels I, II, and III
• 24-bed Surgical Inpatient Unit (3rd floor)
• 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
• Shift: Days, 36 hours/week guaranteed
• Weekend requirement: At least 3 shifts per 4-week schedule
• Call: None
• Float opportunities to Medical/Nephrology/Inpatient Rehab, Cardiology (lower acuity), and Pediatrics (adult patients only)

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license for New Mexico
• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty (Med Surg Telemetry)
• BLS certification required
• Experience with post-operative patient care including ortho/neurosurgical/abdominal surgeries
• Skills in managing NG tubes, chest tubes, Foley catheters, TURPs, respiratory issues, diabetic care, sepsis, alcohol withdrawal, rib fractures, altered mental status, and pain management
• Must have at least a 3.2 overall rating on skills checklist

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong customer service and patient experience skills

Additional Information

• No prior travel experience explicitly required
• Must follow all facility policies and guidelines
• Team-oriented environment in a scenic location with outdoor recreational opportunities nearby

This position offers a chance to work in a diverse surgical unit within a well-regarded trauma center serving the Four Corners region.