Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Las Cruces, NM

Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg)

Our Client | Las Cruces, NM 88011 | Medical/Surgical Unit | Full-Time Permanent

Location

Las Cruces, NM 88011

Unit

Medical/Surgical Unit

Employment

Full-Time Permanent

Level

Mid-Level

Setting

Acute Care Hospital

Salary Range

$74,880 $100,000 per annum

Visa Support

Not available

The Role

Our client, an acute care hospital in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Medical/Surgical unit. This is a full-time permanent position caring for a broad patient population across general medicine and post-operative surgical diagnoses. The successful candidate will bring strong foundational nursing skills, clinical judgement, and a commitment to patient-centred care within a supportive interdisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled nursing care to a diverse medical/surgical patient population across a range of diagnoses and post-operative presentations
• Perform thorough nursing assessments, develop and implement individualised care plans, and evaluate patient response to interventions
• Administer medications, IV therapy, wound care, and other treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols
• Monitor patients for clinical changes and escalate concerns to the physician or rapid response team as appropriate
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, allied health professionals, and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care and discharge planning
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, medications, procedures, and discharge instructions
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and unit-based professional development activities
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards, infection control protocols, and all applicable regulatory requirements

Requirements

Must-Have

• Current New Mexico RN licence (or compact licence eligibility)
• Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) minimum; BSN preferred
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required upon hire
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required within 6 months of hire
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required within 6 months of hire
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) required within 6 months of hire

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Minimum 1 year of medical/surgical nursing experience
• Minimum 1 year of registered nursing experience in an acute care setting
• Experience with EMR documentation and care coordination in a med/surg environment

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