| Location | Farmington, New Mexico |
A 198-bed Level III trauma center in Farmington is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Emergency Department team on mid shift. Serving the Four Corners region, this facility includes a 48-bed Emergency Department with flex capacity designed to support a broad spectrum of trauma and acute care cases.
The Emergency Department operates using a team-based pod model, supported by a unit educator and dedicated social worker to help guide patient care and staff development. Nurses provide care for a complex and diverse patient population, including individuals with conditions such as ESRD, cirrhosis, COPD, and behavioral health needs.
This role requires strong clinical capability in high-acuity emergency situations, including trauma, stroke, STEMI, sepsis, and moderate sedation. Patient assignments typically follow a 4:1 ratio in the main ED and 6:1 in Fast Track. The unit is equipped with advanced tools and technology such as Zoll defibrillators, Level One blood transfusers, QinFlow blood warmers, Hospira Plum360 infusion pumps, Freestyle and iSTAT point-of-care testing devices, ultrasound-guided IV access, and electronic documentation through Cerner.
Qualifications:
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
Minimum of 2 years of acute care Emergency Department experience required
Demonstrated experience with trauma, stroke, STEMI, sepsis, and moderate sedation required
Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of submission
Additional certifications may be obtained post-hire per facility requirements
Active RN license required prior to start (New Mexico or Compact license eligible; candidates may obtain prior to employment)
Schedule:
Full-time
Mid shift
12-hour shifts (rotating between 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.)
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Tuition assistance
Continuing education and professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Sign-on bonus available