Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,087 per week in Artesia, NM

TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified Med / Surg RN in Artesia, New Mexico, 88210! Pay Information $2,087 per week About The Position ID : 74047157 Shift : 12H Days weekend (fri, sat, sun) 6a-6p Description : Unit : MedSurg | RNArtesia has modules that must be completed prior to the clinician working the floor. Email sent from Modules take around 20 hours to complete. Client allows for billing of module work up to 6 hours.- Beds : 26 - Ratios : 1 : 3-5 - Required certifications : BLS, ACLS - Common diagnoses / Types of patients : Medical / Surgical / PCU. Depending on competency of nurse, they may be called upon to work in PCU which is within our department; NO ICU in Hospital, if needed would transfer to a higher level hospital.- Experience or 'Must have' skills : Must have 3 years of MS-Tele experience. Prefer PCU / Stepdown experience. Will accept first time travelers.- Are RNs required to titrate drips : Yes, occasionally. - Common titratable & / or set rate drips : Insulin, amiodarone, levofedMultiple drip protocols- Are there tele / monitor techs on this unit? : Must be able to read and interpret tele; Mindray cardiac monitors. - Charge Nurse / House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? : No, charge does take a lesser patient assignment. Travelers typically not asked to step into charge role.- Are there nurse aids on this unit / Ratios : Yes, 1 to 8. Job Duties : Vitals, ADLs, I / Os, patient transfers, transports, showers, Nurses do AccuChecks. Must have 1 year of experience.- RT Equipment : All; in house 24 / 7; Will manage all resp equipment, will take continuous bipap / cpap, Day- designated to unit, at night only 1 RT in house. Transport out is difficult so at times.- Shifts & Scheduling : 7-7, do not guarentee block scheduling, manager will ask for ideal schedule but travelers are asked to be flexible and help fill gaps in permanent schedules. Manager will try to accommodate the requests of our agency nurses, however, we will not sacrifice our own staff just to accommodate a special requested schedule.- Weekend Requirement : Every other.- Holiday Requirement : May be asked to go in the Holiday Rotation.- Is there Call or a Standby requirement : No- Floating Requirements? : No. CNA may be asked to float to ED for sitter shifts - Scrub Color / Dress Code : Navy Blue - Unit / Department specific orientation : 1-2 days with a preceptor, depending on needs. Charting System : CPSI.- Additional Notes : A lot more capabilities than you'd anticipate for a small hospital, currently working on becoming a Level IV hospital.Date Entered : 5 / 19 / 2025 Cancellation Policy : 2 shifts per 13 week assignment Charting BSN License to Trauma Level : Care Shift (fri, sat, sun) 6a-6p Required , BLS Guaranteed Hours : 36 hours per week Contract Weeks : 91 28810306EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Core Exam - Nursing Ishihara Colorvision Screening MedSurg Exam MedSurg RN Skills Checklist 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse range of assignments on your resume showcases your adaptability, versatility, and resilience. This can make you a more attractive candidate for future job opportunities and career advancement. Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery. Many travel nurses find permanent positions at healthcare facilities where they've completed assignments. This can be an excellent way to transition into a long-term role after exploring different options. Travel nurses often play crucial roles in responding to healthcare crises or natural disasters. Contributing during critical times allows you to make a meaningful impact on communities in need. Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services.