Travel RN - Med​/Surg

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN for a 13-week travel contract in Española, NM, requiring at least 2 years of Med/Surg experience and a minimum of one prior travel assignment.

Job Details

• Hospital-based Med/Surg unit setting,

• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, 3 days per week (36 hours/week),

• Floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles is required,

• Epic EMR used on-site; training available for those without prior Epic experience,

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in New Mexico or a Compact State currently in hand,

• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross,

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Med/Surg RN experience required,

• ADN or ASN degree required,

• At least one prior 13-week travel assignment required,

• Must be able to speak, read, and write in English,

• Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible,

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting patient care using the nursing process,

• Coordinates care through collaboration with patients, families, and the broader healthcare team,

• Administers medications and treatments per physician orders or standard protocols and documents according to policy,

• Identifies and addresses patient and family learning and discharge needs throughout the episode of care,

• Provides clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel,

• Completes population- and procedure-specific competency education and testing per unit standards,

• Former permanent staff of Presbyterian Health Services must wait one year before being considered as a traveler,

• Must be a team player, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment,