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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an RN for a Med/Surg Surgical Unit night shift position requiring 2 years of experience and an active NM or compact RN license.
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,Works on the Surgical Inpatient Unit (3rd floor) of a Level III trauma center that also cares for Level I and II trauma cases
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24-bed unit specializing in Ortho/Neuro Surgery along with Medical/Nephrology patients as needed
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Cares for adult patients ranging in age from 18 to 100+
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Patient ratio of up to 1:6 with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the shift
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Uses IV pumps and vital sign monitors
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Charts using the Cerner EHR system
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Night shift schedule (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) on a 13-week assignment
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Requires at least 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
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No on-call requirements
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May float to sister units including Medical/Nephrology/Inpatient Rehab, Cardiology (lower acuity patients), Med/Surg, or Pediatrics (adult patients only)
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Active RN license (NM or Compact) required
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BLS certification required
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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Post-operative patient care experience required, including ortho/neurosurgical/abdominal surgeries
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Experience with NG tubes, chest tubes, foley catheters/TURPs, and respiratory care required
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Experience managing diabetic patient care, sepsis, alcohol withdrawal, rib fractures, altered mental status, and pain management required
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Strong customer service and patient experience skills preferred
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Provide post-operative and medical/surgical nursing care to a mixed patient population on the Surgical Unit
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Serve as Charge Nurse as part of role responsibilities
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Work as part of a collaborative team and follow all facility policies and guidelines
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Located in Farmington, New Mexico, in the San Juan River Valley near outdoor recreation including hiking, kayaking, and national parks
