About this role
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 medical, surgical, rehabilitation, oncology, nephrology, pediatric, and inpatient behavioral health care.
The role: nurses care for adult patients (18+) 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 uses Cerner as its EHR. 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 a plus.
Requirements: 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; other certifications can be obtained after hire. New Mexico licensure (or applicable licensure) must be obtained prior to start; candidates without New Mexico or Compact licensure are welcome to apply.
Schedule: nights, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Benefits: details available during the interview process.