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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: May 4, 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 Inpatient position requiring at least 3 years of MS/Tele experience, with PCU rotation responsibilities at an acute care facility in New Mexico.
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Acute care hospital setting with 26 beds on a Med/Surg unit
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Patients include medical, surgical, and PCU-level cases; nurses may rotate into the PCU area where patients can be critically ill, on drips, or have invasive monitors
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No ICU on-site; critical patients requiring higher-level care are transferred to an outside facility
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-5
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CNAs on unit at a 1:8 ratio, assisting with vitals, ADLs, I/Os, transfers, transports, and showers
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Respiratory therapy staff available in-house 24/7; unit manages all respiratory equipment including continuous BiPAP/CPAP
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Mindray cardiac monitors used on unit; nurses must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips
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EMR: TruBridge - Evident (also referenced as CPSI)
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Common titratable drips include insulin, amiodarone, and norepinephrine (Levophed), with multiple drip protocols in use
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12-hour night shifts (7p-7a)
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Every other weekend required
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May be included in holiday rotation
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No on-call or standby requirement
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No floating requirement for RNs
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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 Med/Surg Telemetry (MS/Tele) experience required
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PCU or stepdown experience preferred
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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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LTAC experience a plus
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Ability to maintain intubation preferred
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Facility is working toward achieving Level IV trauma center designation, offering more clinical capabilities than typical for its size
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Nurses rotating into the PCU area may care for patients on drips and invasive monitoring
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1-2 days of on-unit orientation with a preceptor provided, based on individual needs
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Online modules must be completed prior to beginning floor work; modules take approximately 20 hours to complete
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Travelers are expected to be flexible with scheduling to help fill gaps; manager will attempt to accommodate preferences but permanent staff scheduling takes priority
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Travelers are not typically asked to take on charge nurse responsibilities
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Navy blue scrubs required
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
