RN - Surgical M/S (Nights)

A Registered Nurse is needed for a night-shift position on the Surgical Inpatient Unit at a 198-bed, Level III trauma center in Farmington, NM — a facility that regularly receives Level I and II trauma cases and serves the Four Corners region of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah.

The role. This RN position is on a 24-bed surgical inpatient unit where nurses carry a maximum patient ratio of 1:6 and can expect a steady flow of admits and discharges throughout the shift. The unit serves an adult population (ages 18 and older) with a mix of orthopedic, neurosurgical, abdominal, and medical-nephrology patients. Core clinical work centers on post-operative care following ortho, neurosurgical, and abdominal procedures, along with management of NG tubes, chest tubes, Foley catheters, and TURP patients. Nurses on this unit also routinely manage respiratory complications, diabetic care, sepsis, alcohol withdrawal, rib fractures, altered mental status, and complex pain management. Charting is done in Cerner.

What we're looking for.

• Registered Nurse (RN) degree required
• At least 2 years of acute care experience
• BLS required upon submission. All other required certifications can be obtained after hire; please refer to Life Support Certification document in attachments.
• Open to candidates who do not hold New Mexico or Compact licensure. Candidates must obtain prior to start.

Schedule. Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM.

Compensation. $29.05 - $46.48/hr plus $2 sign-on bonus