TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88011!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Travel)
Location
Las Cruces, NM | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Every other weekend required | Expected 36 hours/week
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 6th floor Orthopedic / Oncology / Medical Surgical unit with telemetry monitoring
- Manage a patient population at a ratio of 1:6, delivering safe, compassionate, and quality nursing care
- Utilize Meditech EHR for accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes
- Float to other Medical Surgical units within the facility as needed
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to support diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative patient services
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid for practice in New Mexico (or compact eligibility)
- BLS certification required prior to start
- All required certifications must be obtained and verified prior to start date; client reserves the right to require additional certifications
- Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical / Telemetry nursing experience
- Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel rates
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in orthopedic or oncology patient populations
- Familiarity with Meditech electronic health records system
- Comfort with floating to multiple Medical Surgical units within a facility
Why Join Us
- Work at a Joint Commission Accredited facility with designations including a Certified Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, offering a high-acuity, rewarding clinical environment
- Enjoy year-round sunshine and outdoor recreation in southern New Mexico, including access to White Sands National Park, scenic hiking and biking trails, and the Organ Mountains