Description
A 198-bed, Level III trauma center in Farmington, NM is seeking a Registered Nurse for its 43-bed Medical/Surgical unit on the night shift. The regional medical center serves the Four Corners area of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah, offering a broad range of services including medical, surgical, rehabilitation, oncology, nephrology, pediatric, and inpatient behavioral health care.
The role. Nurses on this unit care for adult patients (18 years of age and older) presenting with diagnoses such as cirrhosis, sepsis, pneumonia, respiratory illnesses, wounds, and CHF. Patient assignments run at a 1:5 to 1:6 ratio, and the unit utilizes Cerner as its electronic health record. Bedside technology includes vital signs machines, bladder scanners, IV pumps, thermal imaging equipment, lifts, and tube feeding pumps. Charge nurse experience is welcomed, and familiarity with oncology is considered a plus.
What we're looking for.
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
- Minimum 2 years of acute care med/surg experience required
- Med/surg clinical experience preferred
- Charge nurse experience preferred but not required; oncology skills helpful, but not necessary
- BLS required upon submission. All other required certifications can be obtained after hire.
- Candidates must obtain New Mexico licensure or applicable licensure prior to start (open to candidates who do not currently hold New Mexico or Compact licensure)
Schedule. Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM.
Compensation. $29.05 - $46.48/hr plus sign-on bonus: $10,000 (under 2 yrs) / $25,000 (2+ yrs)