Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse - $2,043 per week
Artesia, NM, 88210, USA
- $12 p/hour
- Healthcare
- travel nurse
- Med Surg RN
- registered nurse
This position is for a travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse working 12-hour day shifts in a 26-bed acute care hospital in Artesia, New Mexico. The role requires at least three years of Med Surg-Telemetry experience, BLS and ACLS certifications, and competency in managing drips and telemetry monitoring. The nurse will care for Medical/Surgical and Progressive Care Unit patients, with orientation and training provided, and will work every other weekend and participate in holiday rotations.
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 Inpatient
Job Details:
• Work 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend requirement
• May be asked to participate in holiday rotation
• No call or standby requirements
• No floating requirements
• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:3-5 on 26-bed unit
• Must complete 20-hour module training prior to working (up to 6 hours billable)
• 1-2 day orientation with preceptor depending on needs
• Must have 3 years of Medical/Surgical-Telemetry experience required
• PCU/Stepdown experience preferred
• LTAC experience beneficial
• First time travelers accepted
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Must be able to manage drips, read and interpret telemetry strips
• Ability to titrate drips including insulin, amiodarone, and levophed
• Must maintain intubation capabilities preferred
• Work with Medical/Surgical/PCU patients depending on competency
• May work in PCU within department based on skills
• Must be able to read Mindray cardiac monitors
• Dress code requires navy blue scrubs
• Charting system: TruBridge - Evident
• BSN not required
• Charge nurse takes lesser patient assignment, travelers typically not asked to charge
Facility:
This acute care hospital provides comprehensive medical services with more capabilities than typically expected from a smaller facility. The organization is currently working toward achieving Level IV hospital status, demonstrating their commitment to advancing patient care standards. The facility features a 24/7 respiratory therapy department, in-house support services, and specializes in medical, surgical, and progressive care unit services without an ICU component, transferring higher acuity patients to appropriate level facilities when needed.
Location:
Artesia, NM
Artesia offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere in southeastern New Mexico with a strong sense of community and outdoor recreation opportunities. The area provides an excellent cost of living and serves as a gateway to explore the beautiful landscapes of New Mexico while maintaining proximity to larger cities for additional amenities.
Adex Job ID #1034042. 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.
- Referral bonus




