Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Farmington, New Mexico
San Juan Regional Medical Center
$1,775-2,164/weekHost Healthcare will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Weekly Hours: 36 (variable weekend hours)
Unit: Behavioral Health Unit
Number of Beds: 7
Patient Population: Adult Behavioral Health/Psychiatric patients
Average Daily Census: 3-5 patients
Patient Ratios: One RN on duty with behavioral health technician and desk attendant
Electronic Health Record (EHR): Cerner
Equipment: Medication/supply Pyxis
Job Description
Provide nursing care in a Behavioral Health/Psychiatric unit at a level III trauma center. The unit focuses on adult patients with diagnoses such as depression, suicidality, schizophrenia, and drug-induced psychosis. The role involves patient interviews, medication administration (psychiatric medications), de-escalation techniques, and basic wound care. The schedule is likely fixed with shifts such as Sunday-Tuesday or Monday-Wednesday. Staff may be placed on call if unit census drops to zero. No float requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
- Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Additional Information
- Weekend hours are variable
- Patient care involves managing common psychiatric diagnoses including depression, suicidality, schizophrenia, and drug-induced psychosis
- The unit has a small patient census and requires independent nursing judgment
- No prior travel experience explicitly required
Location Highlights
Farmington is located in the scenic San Juan River Valley in northwest New Mexico, offering outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and access to multiple national parks. It is approximately 1 hour from Durango, CO, and 3 hours from Albuquerque, NM.
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 Psychiatric 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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