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

Registered Nurse (Med Surg Telemetry) - Travel Position

Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Backfill position on a Medical Unit with 43 beds in a Level II Trauma Center.
• Provides care for adult patients (18+ years) with diagnoses including cirrhosis, sepsis, pneumonia, respiratory illnesses, wounds, and congestive heart failure (CHF).
• Unit uses Cerner EHR and equipment such as vital signs machines, bladder scanners, IV pumps, thermal imaging, lifts, and tube feeding pumps.
• Night shift: 7 PM – 7 AM, 36 hours per week guaranteed.
• Weekend shifts: Staff are recommended to work at least 2 weekend shifts per month.
• Float requirements as needed by the facility.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico.
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Preferred Qualifications

• Charge nurse experience preferred but not mandatory.

Additional Information

• Patient ratios typically range from 1:5 to 1:6.
• Block scheduling may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• The position serves a diverse patient population in a hospital that includes medical, surgical, rehabilitation, childbirth, cancer, nephrology, pediatric, behavioral health, day surgery, imaging, and lab services.
• The location offers access to outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and sightseeing in a scenic region with multiple rivers, lakes, golf courses, and national parks.

Application Requirements

• Resume and submission form.
• Area-specific competency exam.
• Skills checklist and screening questions.

Note: Call requirements are not applicable for this position.