PCU RN (Cardiology/Intermediate Care)
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

• Level III trauma center with 198 beds
• Services include medical, surgical, rehabilitation, childbirth center, cancer center, nephrology, pediatric, inpatient behavioral health, day surgery, imaging, and lab testing
• Accredited and recognized for quality care
• Located in a scenic area with outdoor recreational opportunities

Position Details

• Specialty: Cardiology and Intermediate Care (IMC)
• Shift: Day shift (07:00 - 19:30)
• Weekly Hours: 36 to 48 hours (3 or 4 twelve-hour shifts)
• 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
• Equipment: Cardiology monitoring (Telemetry, T-1’s), IV pumps, Crash Carts
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Cerner
• Patient population: Adult to Geriatric

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiology experience within the last year
• Intermediate Care experience
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association

Skills and Experience

• Cardiology or IMC experience required
• Preferred experience in IMC and cardiac care
• Familiarity with common diagnoses and treatments such as STEMI, Non-STEMI, Stroke, Post Cath care, and ETOH management

Additional Information

• No call requirements
• Floating expected to other units as needed
• Competitive work environment with a focus on quality patient care