Travel Med Surg RN

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Artesia, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Med Surg
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/10/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Inpatient position at an acute care hospital in New Mexico, requiring at least 3 years of MS/Tele experience and the ability to work night shifts with PCU patient assignments.

Details\n

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• 13-week night shift contract on a 26-bed Medical/Surgical unit in an acute care hospital setting
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• 12-hour shifts (7p–7a), every other weekend required
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• Patient population includes Medical/Surgical and PCU-level patients; nurses may be called upon to cover the PCU area within the department
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• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3–5; CNAs are available on the unit (1:8 ratio) and assist with vitals, ADLs, I/Os, transfers, and transports
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• RNs are responsible for performing AccuChecks
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• Drip titration required on an occasional basis; common drips include insulin, amiodarone, and levophed, with multiple drip protocols in use
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• Telemetry monitoring is required; unit uses Mindray cardiac monitors
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• Respiratory therapy is available in-house 24/7, with a dedicated RT during the day and one RT in-house at night
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• Charge nurses carry a lighter patient assignment; travelers are not typically asked to step into the charge role
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• EMR: TruBridge Evident (also referenced as CPSI)
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• No call or standby requirement
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• No floating requirement for RNs
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Requirements\n

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• Active NM or Compact RN license required
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• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
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• Minimum 3 years of MS/Tele experience required
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• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips
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• Must be able to titrate drips
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• PCU or step-down experience preferred
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• LTAC experience is a plus
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• Ability to maintain intubation is a plus
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• BSN not required
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Additional Information\n

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• Online modules must be completed prior to working the floor; modules take approximately 20 hours to complete and will be assigned via email before the start of the assignment
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• 1–2 days of on-unit orientation with a preceptor, depending on individual needs
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• Travelers are expected to be flexible with scheduling to help fill gaps in the permanent staff schedule; the manager will attempt to accommodate requests but cannot guarantee block scheduling
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• May be included in the holiday rotation
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• Scrub color: Navy Blue
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• The facility is a smaller community hospital with a broader scope of capabilities than expected, and is currently working toward Level IV trauma designation
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• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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American Traveler Job ID #P-736466. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

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