ER Registered Nurse
Silver City, New Mexico
Gila Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Location: Silver City, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Night shift position
• No on-call duties required for travelers
• Emergency and/or critical care experience preferred
• 2 years of experience preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid government-issued photo ID required during hours of service
• Background check: 7-year criminal history, education verification, fingerprinting (state-mandated)
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug test including THC within last 12 months; additional drug/alcohol screening at orientation
• Immunizations and health requirements including:

  • Tdap vaccine (declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines (booster or declination form if low/equivocal titers)
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit testing for N95 masks or equivalent respiratory protection
• Influenza vaccination strongly encouraged; mask required if unvaccinated during flu season

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Completion of skills checklist and competency exams as applicable
• Various facility-specific policy acknowledgements and agreements required prior to start

Preferred Certifications (Not mandatory but recommended)

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• NIH Stroke Certification (preferred for ER)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• This is a night shift travel contract role in emergency nursing with a focus on critical care skills.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this travel contract RN position in Emergency Room care.