Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,764 per week in Albuquerque, NM

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 1 year, 2 years preferred License: Must have a valid nursing license Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPI, NIHSS Must-Have: - Previous Charge Experience: 2 years - Patient Ratio Experience: 1:4 - Skills: Blood Product Administration, Chest Tubes, Continuous Bladder Irrigation, CVA Care, Feeding Tube Care and Management, Heparin and Insulin Administration, Isolation Precautions, Medical/Surgical and Telemetry Experience, Nasal Cannula and Oxygen Administration, Peripheral Line Care, PICC Line Management, IV Management, Substance Withdrawal Treatment, Tracheostomy Care, Wound Care, and Rapid Response/Code Team Utilization. Description: This position involves working in a unit with a medical-surgical level of care. It is a fast-paced environment with a focus on patients requiring ER holding. The nursing staff will be responsible for maintaining patient ratios of 1:4. Patient demographics primarily include adults and geriatrics. The daily census is approximately 12 patients with 8 beds available. Interdisciplinary support includes Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, and Social Services among others. The role may require floating to similar units based on patient care needs. Travelers will be oriented briefly on the unit. A strong emphasis is placed on patient care and collaboration among healthcare teams.