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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position at an acute care hospital in New Mexico, requiring at least 3 years of MS/Tele experience and the ability to titrate drips.
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Work in an acute care inpatient Med/Surg unit with 26 beds
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Patient population includes medical, surgical, and PCU-level patients; no in-house ICU — critical patients are transferred to higher-level facilities
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Nurses may be called upon to rotate into the PCU area, where patients may be on drips, have invasive monitors, or require higher-acuity care
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3–5
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Nurse aides are available on the unit (1:8 ratio) and assist with vitals, ADLs, I/Os, transfers, transports, and showers; RNs are responsible for AccuChecks
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Respiratory therapy is available in-house 24/7 and manages all respiratory equipment, including continuous BiPAP/CPAP
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Titratable drips include insulin, amiodarone, and norepinephrine (Levophed), with multiple drip protocols in use
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Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips; unit uses Mindray cardiac monitors
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Charge nurse takes a lesser patient assignment; travelers are not typically asked to take on a charge role
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Charting system: TruBridge Evident (CPSI)
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12-hour day shifts, 7a–7p
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Every other weekend required
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Holiday rotation may be required
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No on-call or standby requirement
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No floating requirement for RNs
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13-week contract
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Active RN license for New Mexico or a Compact license currently in hand
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Current certifications: BLS and ACLS
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Minimum 3 years of Med/Surg telemetry (MS/Tele) experience required
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Ability to titrate drips required
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Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips required
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PCU or stepdown 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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Minimum 1 year of experience required
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Unit-specific online modules must be completed prior to working the floor; modules take approximately 20 hours to complete
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Orientation consists of 1–2 days with a preceptor depending on individual needs
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Scheduling is flexible but not guaranteed as block scheduling; travelers are expected to help fill gaps in the permanent staff schedule
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This facility is a smaller community hospital with broader capabilities than typical for its size and is currently working toward Level IV trauma designation
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Navy blue scrubs required
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
