Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Taos, New Mexico
Holy Cross Hospital

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location

• Taos, New Mexico

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Unit Type: Medical Surgical / Telemetry
• Facility Size: 18 beds
• Critical Access Facility
• Charting System: Evident
• Parking: Free
• Scrub Color: Any color allowed
• On-call duties required

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in New Mexico (pending licenses not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in Medical Surgical or Telemetry
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA or equivalent)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or equivalent)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification (AHA or equivalent); can be obtained onsite within the first week
• Prior travel experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during work hours)
• Proof of E-Verify or Attestation
• Background check: 7-year criminal history check within one year of start, updated annually; includes SS trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender, and facility-level checks
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals
• Physical exam within 12 months confirming ability to meet physical demands
• Fit testing for masks conducted onsite during orientation
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • TDAP within past 10 years (declination only with valid medical reason)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually; chest X-ray required if history of positive TB
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters required for low titers; medical declination only
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); unvaccinated must wear mask at all times during flu season
• Drug screening:

  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Professional license primary source verification (NURSYS verification required for RNs)
• Core competency exams (Parts I, II, III) with passing score of at least 80% prior to start; Relias platform highly recommended
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application/resume with 7-year work history including locations, gaps, and end dates in MM/YYYY format

Additional Facility Requirements

• Completion and signing of various facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • COVID vaccination declination form (if applicable)
  • TB questionnaire
  • Code of conduct, confidentiality agreement, behavior standards, IT guidelines, emergency contact information, photo release, and mandatory education orientation attestations
  • Professional photograph for badge (clear, close-up, solid background; no selfies or filters)
  • Influenza vaccination consent or declination forms

Notes

• PALS certification may be completed onsite during the first week if not already held
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) and TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certifications are not required for this position
• Candidates must comply with a 75+ mile radius rule for travel
• No pending licenses accepted
• Onsite fit testing required during orientation

This position offers an opportunity for RNs with Medical Surgical and Telemetry experience to work nights in a critical access hospital setting with a supportive patient ratio and comprehensive orientation and certification support. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.