Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Santa Fe, NM

Care for post cardiac cath, post-surgical, and high-risk medication patients including those on cardizem, heparin, nitroglycerin, insulin, ketamine, and lidocaine drips. Key Responsibilities Obtain and record initial patient assessments and establish care priorities based on patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs; reassess systematically to identify trends requiring intervention.

Job Title

Travel RN – Telemetry (Nights)

Location

Santa Fe, NM | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Nights 7PM – 7AM | Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain and record initial patient assessments and establish care priorities based on patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs; reassess systematically to identify trends requiring intervention.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized, measurable plans of care in accordance with nursing standards, modifying based on patient outcomes and clinical findings.
• Care for post cardiac cath, post-surgical, and high-risk medication patients including those on cardizem, heparin, nitroglycerin, insulin, ketamine, and lidocaine drips.
• Manage respiratory patients requiring NIPPV support including BiPAP and AirVo.
• Participate in patient and family health education and discharge planning; implement and document timely, age-appropriate interventions.
• Perform Point of Care testing procedures and make comprehensive nursing decisions based on interpretation of clinical facts and patient evaluations.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge and skills appropriate to the age and type of patient population served; knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for telemetry patients in an acute care setting, including post-cardiac cath and post-surgical populations.
• Familiarity with high-risk IV drip management and NIPPV respiratory support modalities.
• National professional nursing certification or advanced nursing education (BSN or MSN).

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic acute care telemetry unit with a diverse and clinically complex patient population in the heart of New Mexico.
• 13-week contract with an expected start date in late August 2026, offering a structured travel experience with a defined timeline.