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Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week Emergency Dept travel contract at a Level III trauma center in Farmington, NM, requiring at least 2 years of ED experience and trauma/STEMI/stroke skills.
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Work setting is a 198-bed Level III trauma center serving the Four Corners region of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah
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48-bed Emergency Department with flex space, operating under a team nursing and Pod System model
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Patient population includes ESRD, cirrhosis, COPD, psychiatric, and substance abuse disorders, with common presentations including chest pain, abdominal pain, CHF, and sepsis
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Patient ratios are 4:1 in the Main ED and 6:1 in Fast Track
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Mid-shift schedule with rotating options: 10A–10P, 12P–12A, or 3P–3A (all 12-hour shifts)
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Minimum of two weekends required per schedule
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No on-call or float requirements
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EMR: Cerner
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Equipment used includes Zoll Defibrillator, Level One Blood Transfuser, QinFlow Blood Warmer, Hospira Plum360, Freestyle and iStat POC, and Ultrasound Guided IV
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13-week contract
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Active NM or Compact RN license required
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Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC
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Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
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Experience with trauma, stroke, STEMI, sepsis, and moderate sedation required
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ADN degree or higher required
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A social worker and unit educator are assigned to the Emergency Department, supporting the care team
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The facility is located in Farmington, NM — in the San Juan River Valley, approximately 1 hour from Durango, CO and 3 hours from Albuquerque, NM
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The surrounding area offers outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking, off-roading, and access to six National Parks
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Candidates must complete an area-specific competency exam and skills checklist as part of the consideration process
