Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Artesia, New Mexico
Artesia General Hospital

$1,855-2,337/week
Posted 2 hours ago  Verified
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Job Opportunity: Nursing Position at Artesia General Hospital

Overview

  • Specialty: Nursing
  • Location: Artesia, New Mexico
  • Facility: Artesia General Hospital
  • Employment Type: Contract
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The role involves the delivery of patient care through the nursing process, which includes assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse will interact effectively with patients, their families, and other healthcare team members while maintaining professional nursing standards.

Essential Functions

  • Utilize the nursing process for patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Educate patients and their families on health information and provide written materials.
  • Perform direct patient care following established procedures and standards.
  • Assist patients and families with empathy, maintaining confidentiality and privacy.
  • Support the orientation and training of new employees.
  • Collaborate with other staff to ensure seamless patient care.
  • Demonstrate sound judgment in addressing concerns or questionable findings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Basic computer skills.
  • Knowledge of the nursing process and its application.
  • Ability to identify age-specific patient needs.
  • Commitment to confidentiality and data security.
  • Participation in risk management and quality safety activities.

Minimum Position Qualifications

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Associate Degree or Diploma required).
  • Work Experience: Minimum of one year in the nursing field, preferably in emergency or intensive care settings.
  • Licensure/Certification:
    • Current New Mexico Nursing License
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
    • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required within 90 days of employment
    • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required within one year of employment
    • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) preferred

Environmental Conditions

  • Daily patient contact with potential exposure to blood and other body fluids.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals seeking a contract role in a supportive environment focused on patient care and teamwork.

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  • Not-For-Profit Hospital
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 25 beds
ADDRESS702 N 13th StArtesia, NM 88210
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