Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,120 per week in Artesia, NM

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Artesia
Posted on: March 29, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical Location: Artesia, NM Agency: Mindlance Health Pay: $2,120 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Artesia, New Mexico, 88210! ID: 76590735 Shift: 12H Nights Description: Unit has modules that must be completed prior to the clinician working the floor. Email sent from Modules take around 20 hours to complete. Client allows for billing of module work up to 6 hours.Some ICU, the nurses rotate through our PCU area, but the patients can be very ill and on drips, have invasive monitors, etc.-LTAC experience great to have -MS/Tele experience a must have -Ability to do drips -read tele strips -ability to maintain intubation would be great- Beds: 26 - Ratios: 1:3-5 - Required certifications: BLS, ACLS - Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Medical/Surgical/PCU. Depending on competency of nurse, they may be called upon to work in PCU which is within our department; NO ICU in Hospital, if needed would transfer to a higher level hospital.- Experience or 'Must have' skills: Must have 3 years of MS-Tele experience. Prefer PCU/Stepdown experience. Will accept first time travelers.- Are RNs required to titrate drips: Yes, occasionally. - Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Insulin, amiodarone, levofedMultiple drip protocols- Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit?: Must be able to read and interpret tele; Mindray cardiac monitors. - Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: No, charge does take a lesser patient assignment. Travelers typically not asked to step into charge role.- Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios: Yes, 1 to 8. Job Duties: Vitals, ADLs, I/Os, patient transfers, transports, showers, Nurses do AccuChecks. Must have 1 year of experience.- RT Equipment: All; in house 24/7; Will manage all resp equipment, will take continuous bipap/cpap, Day- designated to unit, at night only 1 RT in house. Transport out is difficult so at times.- Shifts & Scheduling: 7-7, do not guarentee block scheduling, manager will ask for ideal schedule but travelers are asked to be flexible and help fill gaps in permanent schedules. Manager will try to accommodate the requests of our agency nurses, however, we will not sacrifice our own staff just to accommodate a special requested schedule.- Weekend Requirement: Every other.- Holiday Requirement: May be asked to go in the Holiday Rotation.- Is there Call or a Standby requirement: No- Floating Requirements?: No. CNA may be asked to float to ED for sitter shifts - Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy Blue - Unit/Department specific orientation: 1-2 days with a preceptor, depending on needs. Charting System: CPSI.- Additional Notes: A lot more capabilities than you'd anticipate for a small hospital, currently working on becoming a Level IV hospital.Date Entered: 5/19/2025 Cancellation Policy:2 shifts per 13 week assignment Charting - Evident BSN License to Trauma Level: Care Shift Notes: Required , BLS Certification Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Weeks:91 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new environments, team dynamics, and patient populations fosters adaptability. This skill is transferable to various aspects of life and is highly valued in the healthcare profession. Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Connect with healthcare professionals nationwide, expanding your professional network. These connections can open doors to new career opportunities, collaborations, and lifelong friendships within the healthcare community. Embrace the nomadic lifestyle with pride, celebrating the uniqueness and diversity of each assignment. The sense of adventure and pride in being a healthcare nomad adds a distinctive dimension to your career. Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery. Requirements Required for Onboarding Core Exam - Nursing Ishihara Colorvision Screening MedSurg Exam MedSurg RN Skills Checklist 29593658EXPTEMP

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