Progressive Care Unit RN – Cardiology & IMC
Farmington, New Mexico
San Juan Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN - PCU (Cardiology and IMC)

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

Facility Overview

• 198-bed Level III trauma center
• Services: Medical, surgical, rehabilitation, childbirth center, cancer center, nephrology, pediatric unit, inpatient behavioral health, day surgery, imaging, and lab testing
• Accredited with PCI, Mammography, and Laboratory certifications
• Located in a scenic area with outdoor recreational opportunities

Position Details

• Specialty: Cardiology and Intermediate Care (IMC)
• Shift: Night shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 to 48 hours (3 or 4 twelve-hour shifts)
• Weekend Hours: Vary, based on a two-week pay period
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: Yes, floating to PCU, Medical, Surgical, or Nephrology units as needed
• Number of Openings: 1

Patient Care

• Unit Beds: 24
• Patient Ratios:

  • IMC Day Shift: 1 RN to 3-4 patients (active titrating drips)
  • Med/Surg Day Shift: 1 RN to 5-6 patients
  • IMC Night Shift: 1 RN to 4-5 patients
  • Med/Surg Night Shift: 1 RN to 5-6 patients
• Patient Population: Adult to Geriatric
• Common Diagnoses/Treatments: STEMI, Non-STEMI, Stroke, Post Catheterization, Alcohol-related conditions

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiology experience within the last year
• Experience in Intermediate Care (IMC)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with Adult patients
• Experience working with Geriatric patients

Additional Information

• Electronic Health Record system: Cerner
• Equipment: Standard Cardiology monitoring (Telemetry, T-1’s), IV pumps, Crash Carts
• No call requirements
• Floating to other units expected

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

This position is ideal for RNs with Cardiology or IMC experience seeking a travel assignment in a scenic and well-equipped Level III trauma center.