Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,043 per week
Artesia, NM, 88210, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- travel nurse
- medical-surgical nursing
- registered nurse RN
This position is for a travel registered nurse specializing in medical-surgical and telemetry care at a 26-bed acute care hospital in Artesia, New Mexico. The role involves 12-hour shifts with direct patient care responsibilities including telemetry monitoring, medication titration, and charting using electronic systems. Candidates must have relevant RN experience, certifications such as BLS and ACLS, and be flexible to work varied schedules during a 13-week assignment period.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Artesia, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
RN - Med Surg
Job Details:
• Work 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend requirement
• May be required to participate in holiday rotation
• No call or standby requirements
• No floating requirements
• Nurse to patient ratios of 1:3-5
• Must complete mandatory modules prior to working (approximately 20 hours, with up to 6 hours billable)
• 1-2 day orientation with preceptor depending on needs
• Must have 3 years of Medical/Surgical-Telemetry experience
• LTAC experience preferred
• PCU/Stepdown experience preferred
• First time travelers accepted
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Must be able to titrate drips including insulin, amiodarone, and levophed
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Work with Mindray cardiac monitors
• Care for Medical/Surgical/PCU patients depending on competency
• May work in PCU within the department based on experience
• Perform AccuChecks
• Work with TruBridge - Evident charting system
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Block scheduling not guaranteed - flexibility required to fill gaps in permanent schedules
• Cancellation policy allows 2 shifts per 13-week assignment
• BSN not required
Facility:
This acute care hospital is a growing healthcare facility that offers more capabilities than typically expected for a smaller hospital setting. The organization is currently working toward becoming a Level IV hospital and provides comprehensive medical and surgical services. The facility features a 26-bed Medical/Surgical unit with PCU capabilities and maintains 24/7 respiratory therapy services. The hospital does not have an ICU, with higher acuity patients transferred to higher level facilities as needed.
Location:
Artesia, NM
Artesia offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere in southeastern New Mexico, known for its strong sense of community and affordable cost of living. The area provides a peaceful work environment with easy access to outdoor recreation and is conveniently located near Carlsbad Caverns National Park for weekend adventures.
Adex Job ID #1027273. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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