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

RN - Med Surg Telemetry

Location: Farmington, New Mexico (about 1 hour to Durango, CO, and 3 hours to Albuquerque, NM) Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Days Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week Weekend Hours: At least 3 shifts per 4-week schedule Call Requirements: None Openings: 1 Role: RN / Charge Nurse Specialty: Ortho / Neuro Surgery, with Medical / Nephrology as needed

Facility Overview

• 198-bed Level III trauma center with state-of-the-art operating suites
• Level 1 and 2 trauma cases are often flown in, so the unit regularly cares for them
• Services include medical, surgical, and rehabilitation, plus a childbirth center, cancer center, nephrology unit, pediatric unit, inpatient behavioral health unit, day surgery center, and imaging and lab services
• PCI, Mammography, and Laboratory have received accreditation

Unit Details

• Unit: Surgical Inpatient Unit (3rd floor), 24 beds
• Patient Ratio: 1:6 maximum, with ongoing admits and discharges throughout the shift
• Equipment: IV pumps, VS monitors
• Patient Population: Adults ages 18 to 100+
• Common Cases: A mix of medical and surgical patients

Float Scope

• Sister units are Medical, Nephrology, and Inpatient Rehab
• May float to Cardiology for lower-acuity patients, or to Med/Surg
• May float to Pediatrics, for adult patients only

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience (2 years)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience with NG tubes
• Experience with chest tubes
• Experience with orthopedic surgery patient care
• Experience with neurosurgical patient care
• Experience with abdominal surgery patient care
• Experience with post-operative patient care
• Experience with TURP patient care

Submittal Requirements

• Resume and submission form
• Area-specific competency exam
• Skills checklist with an overall rating of at least 3.2
• Screening questions

Additional Notes

• Travelers must follow and abide by all policies and guidelines, the same as staff.