Travel ICU/Med-Surg RN - $2,146 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Portales, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Rural ICU/Med-Surg position requiring at least 3 years of experience and certifications including ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP.

Details

• Rural hospital setting serving adult med-surg, pediatric med-surg, and step-down patient populations
• Cares for a diverse patient population including pediatric, geriatric, and general adult patients
• Night shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NM or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS/BCLS, PALS, NRP
• Ability to perform head-to-toe assessments and reassessments across all age groups including pediatric and geriatric populations
• Ability to assist physicians with procedures requiring technical and manual skills
• Demonstrated ability to operate medical equipment safely and correctly

Additional Information

• Responsibilities span ICU-level and med-surg care in a rural hospital environment
• Performs comprehensive assessments and adapts plans of care based on patient response to treatment
• Develops and evaluates patient and family teaching plans based on identified learning needs
• Functions as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers
• Utilizes an interdisciplinary approach by consulting other departments as appropriate
• Addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs of patients and families
• Coordinates with social services and discharge planning for both in-hospital and post-discharge needs

American Traveler Job ID #P-737257. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

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